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Hawk Talk on Melrose

Hawk Talk on Melrose

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Welcome to Hawk Talk on Melrose! Hosted by Collin and co-host Tyler, we dive deep into Hawkeye Football and Hoops, bringing you unfiltered takes straight from the heart of fandom. From gameday breakdowns to offseason hot takes, we deliver a fan perspective of those who live and breathe the black and gold—no polish, just passion. While Football is our main game, we don't stop there; expect us to mix in a decent amount of Iowa Men's Basketball and occasionally some other related sports topics to add to the fun! Tune in and join the conversation!Hawk Talk on Melrose
Episodes
  • Iowa Football Transfer Portal Additions + Iowa Hoops' Much-Needed Win at Indiana
    Jan 19 2026

    Collin starts with Iowa basketball's road win at Indiana — a badly needed bounce-back victory after dropping three straight. Then Collin dives into the portal haul breaking down and ranking all the Hawkeyes' key transfer portal additions for football. Who lands at the top spot? Which newcomers could make the biggest impact?


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    (0:00) Intro, (1:33) Iowa Men’s Basketball - Much Needed Win at Indiana (7:15) Transfer Portal Haul for Iowa Football

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    26 mins
  • Iowa Basketball Gets a Big Win Over UCLA, Iowa Football Closes Strong in Bowl Victory
    Jan 4 2026

    Tyler and Collin break down an exciting stretch for Iowa athletics. We kick off with the men's basketball team's impressive 74-61 victory over UCLA on January 3—the most recent action—where Bennett Stirtz dropped 27 points to lead No. 25 Iowa to a hard-fought win, holding off a second-half Bruins surge. We dive into what this means for head coach Ben McCollum's stellar debut season, as the Hawkeyes sit at 12-2 overall (2-1 Big Ten) with growing momentum. Then, we shift to Iowa Football's ReliaQuest Bowl win on New Year's Eve, where Iowa outlasted No. 14 Vanderbilt 34-27. We discuss the game, the end of a ranked-opponent drought, and how this 9-4 finish builds positive momentum heading into the 2026 offseason.


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    (0:00) Intro (0:17) Men’s Basketball Talk (15:10) Football Talk

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    34 mins
  • 2025 Iowa Football Report Card: Successful or Left Wanting More
    Dec 15 2025

    The 2025 season is in the books, and it’s time to assign our season grades. Was this a successful year for the Hawkeyes, or just another case of being good but nothing particularly special, which Iowa fans have come to expect? We analyze the highs, the lows, the what-ifs, and give an official letter grade for the season. Plus, a quick look ahead to Iowa’s bowl matchup vs Vanderbilt.

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    26 mins
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