Was Iowa's 20-point win over Northwestern a sign of improvement, or just taking advantage of a weak opponent? Plus, can the Hawkeyes solve the Boilermakers on the road and how much of an impact will former Iowa receivers Charlie Jones and Tyrone Tracy have in Saturday's game?
We try to answer those questions and more in this edition of the Before the Boom podcast!
Todd and Alex chat with Chad Leistekow of the Des Moines Register in the first hour. Dave Sharipan and Lee Sterling get you set for some wagering in hour #2.
- Kevin Lehman on the start of college hoops
- World Series, state volleyball.
- Bowling Night in America recap
- Emil's Hideaway Scoreboard
- Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and Cedar Rapidian Mitch Keller on his season and the future
- Mike Carmin with the Purdue side of things.
- Bowling Night in America preview; World Series, state VB
- Emil's Hideaway Scoreboard
History made - as 4 Astros pitchers toss a combined no-hitter in Game Four of the World Series
A look at TNF and other NFL headlines
Looking ahead to the College Football weekend
Todd and Alex get all of your fantasy football questions answered by ESPN's Tristan Cockcroft in the first hour. Jay Foster joins the program to give his picks on the World Series, College Football, and NFL on this week's edition of Wager Wise brought to you by the Elite Sportsbook at Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Reaction to the first CFP rankings
The Phillies mash five home runs in Game 3, what's in store for Game 4 tonight?
NFL trade deadline winners & losers, plus - the Commanders (finally) up for sale?
The guys talk to Bill Bender at 4:30, Ed Creech at 5, and Steve Batterson at 5:30. Plus coaches cuts with Kirk Ferentz and more!
- Cal Eldred on the World Series and other baseball matters
- Flurry of action at the NFL trade deadline.
- What Kirk had to say; Iowa men's hoops reax and state volleyball updates
- Emil's Hideaway Scoreboard
What the Hawkeyes had to say ahead of Saturday's showdown with Purdue
The first CFP rankings will be out tonight
NFL Trade Deadline news
World Series game 3 tonight
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