Two Guys with Chris Williams and Chris Hassel

Iowa football faces Wisconsin, and Iowa State hosts Oklahoma State on Halloween night. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel preview both Week 9 matchups, break down the biggest questions facing the Hawkeyes and Cyclones, and make their picks for the weekend’s top college football games. The guys examine Iowa’s offensive line and running game, the quarterback debate between Hank Brown and Jeremy Heclinski, and whether the Hawkeyes can get back on track against a tough Wisconsin defense. They also dig into Iowa State’s offensive struggles, the quarterback situation, the importance of getting Aiden Flora involved, and what the Cyclones need to do to compete with Oklahoma State. Plus, the crew discusses Iowa State’s all-black uniforms and Oklahoma State’s all-orange look, debates the challenges of Halloween falling on a big football weekend, and shares predictions for the biggest games around college football. The show also looks ahead to the start of college basketball, including Iowa State’s opener against Memphis, Iowa basketball’s season debut, and the latest conversation surrounding the WNBA schedule. Dropping locks and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. 00:00 Halloween Candy, Trick-or-Treating and Football 05:00 Two Guys: Week 9 Preview Begins 10:00 Iowa vs. Wisconsin Preview 35:00 Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State Preview 50:00 College Football Kickoff Times and the Weekend Schedule 55:00 A Wild Hotel Prank Story 1:00:00 Top College Football Games and Week 9 Picks 1:10:00 Best Bets, Betting Records and More Predictions 1:15:00 College Basketball Is Almost Here 1:20:00 The WNBA and Cheers to The Freakin' Weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football loses Floyd of Rosedale to Minnesota, Iowa State gets blown out at Arizona, and the Big 12 playoff race gets even crazier. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down a brutal weekend for Iowa’s college football teams on Two Guys. The guys react to Iowa’s 13–10 loss to Minnesota, the four turnovers, the quarterback questions surrounding Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, and what comes next for Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes. Then, Chris Williams shares his firsthand perspective on Iowa State’s ugly loss at Arizona and the Cyclones’ growing concerns about roster depth, injuries, and the future under Jimmy Rogers. Plus, Baylor fires Dave Aranda, the Big 12’s College Football Playoff hopes take a hit, and the guys debate how many teams the conference can realistically get into the playoff. They also discuss Wisconsin’s big win, the latest college football storylines, and more. Two Guys is presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery, exclusively on Iowa Everywhere. 00:00 A Miserable Saturday for Iowa and Iowa State 02:50 Two Guys Opens with Breaking News: Baylor Fires Dave Aranda 04:00 Iowa Loses Floyd of Rosedale to Minnesota 07:00 The Hecklinski-Hank Brown Quarterback Debate 13:00 Iowa State Gets Blown Out at Arizona 16:00 What’s Wrong with the Cyclones? 20:00 Jimmy Rogers, Roster Depth and Iowa State’s Future 24:00 Arizona’s Rise and the Big 12 Landscape 28:45 Low-T Move of the Week 30:00 College Football Picks and Wisconsin’s Turnaround 34:30 Big 12 Playoff Hopes After a Chaotic Weekend 40:00 The College Football Playoff Debate 44:00 Iowa’s Offensive Line and Quarterback Questions 48:00 Looking Ahead for Iowa and Iowa State 50:00 How Many Big 12 Teams Can Make the Playoff? 53:00 Weigh Me Down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Hecklinski is officially Iowa’s starting quarterback, and Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down what the decision means for the Hawkeyes as they prepare for Minnesota. Plus, a look at the biggest Big 12 storylines, college football’s playoff picture, and the week’s key matchups on Two Guys. The guys react to Kirk Ferentz naming Hecklinski the starter, discuss the timing of the announcement, and debate what the decision means for Iowa’s offense. They also preview the Iowa-Minnesota matchup, examine the challenges the Hawkeyes face on the road, and share their expectations for the game. Plus, the guys preview Iowa State's trip to Arizona before diving into the Big 12 race, discuss teams fighting to stay in the College Football Playoff conversation, and drop their locks of the week. Two Guys is presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery, only on Iowa Everywhere. 00:00 Show Open 05:00 The Week Ahead 10:00 Iowa’s Quarterback Decision and Offensive Expectations 15:00 Evaluating Hecklinski and Iowa’s Passing Game 20:00 Iowa-Minnesota Preview 27:00 Iowa State-Arizona Preview 35:00 Big 12 Football: Contenders and Playoff Hopes 42:00 Big 12 Matchups and Conference Predictions 50:00 Oklahoma State, Penn State and the National Picture 57:00 College Football Discussion and Iowa State Athletics 1:03:00 College Athletics, Money and the Changing Landscape 1:10:00 Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State introduces new athletic director Jared Benko, the Big 12 makes a statement on the national stage, and the Iowa Hawkeyes face big questions coming out of the bye week. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break it all down on Two Guys. The guys share their impressions of Benko and Iowa State President David Cook, discuss the transition from Jamie Pollard, and examine what the new leadership could mean for the future of Cyclone Athletics. They also look at Benko’s background, his Iowa State connections, and the need to keep pace with the changing world of college sports. Plus, BYU’s win over Notre Dame and a strong weekend for the Big 12 spark a conversation about the College Football Playoff, conference strength, and the debate over which leagues deserve more spots. The guys also react to Nebraska’s heartbreaking finish against Oregon, Penn State’s struggles, and other major college football storylines. And with Iowa State preparing for Arizona and Iowa getting ready to return to action, Chris and Chris revisit the Hawkeyes’ quarterback debate, discuss what needs to change, and look ahead to the next stretch of the season. Two Guys is presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. 00:00 Show Open 08:18 Jared Benko’s Introduction at Iowa State 13:00 Benko’s Leadership Style and the Future of Cyclone Athletics 22:00 BYU Beats Notre Dame: The Big 12 Makes a Statement 29:00 College Football Playoff Debate and Conference Strength 35:00 SEC Playoff Arguments and Notre Dame’s Schedule 38:30 Nebraska’s Late Collapse Against Oregon 43:00 Penn State, Michigan and the Weekend’s Biggest Games 48:00 Iowa State’s Loss to BYU and Iowa’s Quarterback Debate 55:00 Show Banter and Listener Conversation 59:00 Iowa and Iowa State: What Needs to Change? 1:04:00 Final Thoughts and What’s Coming Up on Two Guys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do Iowa and Iowa State look at the halfway point of the college football season? Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down the Hawkeyes, Cyclones, and the biggest storylines heading into Week 7. The guys debate Iowa’s quarterback situation after Jeremy Hecklinski’s performance, examine Tim Lester’s comments about the Hawkeyes’ offense, and look ahead to the betting lines for Iowa and Iowa State’s remaining games. Plus, Chris and Chris discuss the biggest college football matchups of Week 7, drop their LOCKS, and revisit a wild Iowa high school golf controversy that brings back some of their own golf memories. Two Guys is presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. 00:00 Show Open 06:23 Hassel Makes the Case: Did a High School Golf Team Cheat? 14:00 Chris and Chris Share Their Own Golf Stories 20:18 Iowa Football: Hecklinski, Hank Brown and Tim Lester’s Comments 31:12 Iowa State Football at the Midseason Point 40:02 Cyclones Quarterback Questions and the Road Ahead 44:13 Mightiest Moment of the Week 48:01 College Football’s Biggest Games of Week 7 57:01 Big 12 Matchups and College Football Picks 1:04:19 Betting Lines, Predictions and Week 7 Picks 1:19:49 Bill Fennelly’s Final Season and His Iowa State Legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices