
Legends & Listeners: What Needs to Happen for the Hawkeyes to Make the Playoff? Purdue Preview, and Big Ten Picks
Iowa is No. 15 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, and the Hawkeyes have a real opportunity to make a run at the 12-team field. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Iowa's playoff path, the teams the Hawkeyes need to pass, and whether a 10-2 finish would be enough to get into the College Football Playoff. The guys examine the Big Ten picture, including the possibility of Iowa competing with Indiana for a spot, USC's remaining schedule, and the teams ahead of the Hawkeyes that could fall. They also discuss the newly approved 24-team College Football Playoff beginning in 2027 and why the expanded format could make the regular season even more meaningful. Plus, Iowa basketball's overtime loss to Virginia Tech and the discussion surrounding Peyton McCollum's playing time, a preview of Iowa-Purdue, the biggest games across the Big Ten, and why style points could matter as Iowa makes its playoff push. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Exclusively on Iowa Everywhere. 00:00:00 Show Open 00:03:04 Iowa at No. 15: Breaking Down the CFP Rankings 00:22:00 The 24-Team College Football Playoff Is Coming 00:34:50 Iowa Basketball's Loss to Virginia Tech 00:36:48 Peyton McCollum's Playing Time and the Fran McCaffrey Comparisons 00:45:18 Iowa-Purdue Preview: Can the Hawkeyes Avoid a Trap Game? 00:55:11 Big Ten Picks 01:25:15 Why Iowa Needs Style Points Against Purdue 01:30:31 Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

















