Legends & Listeners: Primetime Cy-Hawk, 24-Team Playoff Debate & Senate Bill For College Sports

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the massive news of Iowa vs. Iowa State under the lights at Kinnick, debate the future of the Cy-Hawk rivalry, and dive into the growing push for a 24-team College Football Playoff. 🌙 Cy-Hawk under the lights returns For the first time since 2016, Iowa and Iowa State will meet at night in Kinnick Stadium. Chad and Scott discuss the history of night Cy-Hawk games, unforgettable moments from the rivalry, and why this year’s matchup feels enormous for both programs. 🔥 Iowa HAS to win this game With the Hawkeyes favored early and a manageable opening schedule, Chad explains why this is the perfect opportunity for Iowa to reassert control of the rivalry after losing three of the last four meetings. 🏈 Could Cy-Hawk disappear after 2027? The rivalry is only scheduled through 2027, and Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark’s push for a 10-game conference schedule raises real questions about the future of the series. 🏆 24-team playoff debate heats up Scott explains why college football may be heading toward massive playoff expansion — and why more teams would actually keep more fan bases engaged late into the season. 📺 Also discussed: • Iowa football kickoff times announced • Jan Jensen landing a home-and-home with UConn • Ted Cruz’s proposed college sports legislation • Why rivalry games still matter in modern college football Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices