Kenny Merrieweather | Ohio State Recap + Washington Preview

<p>After one of the biggest weekends Iowa City has seen in a long time, Laura and Matt VandeBerg recap Iowa’s loss to Ohio State and break down what went wrong against one of the most talented teams in the country. They discuss the quarterback conversation surrounding Hank Brown and Jeremy Oginski, Jeremiah Smith’s impact on the game, the positives Iowa can take away from the loss, and why one game shouldn’t define this Hawkeye team. Plus, Laura shares some behind-the-scenes stories from an unforgettable weekend featuring Caitlin Clark, College GameDay and even a Talkin’ Hawks shoutout from Pat McAfee.</p><p>Iowa defensive lineman Kenny Merrieweather joins the show to talk about his journey from Detroit to becoming a Hawkeye. Kenny shares how he received his first college offer before even reaching high school, his transition from wide receiver to the defensive line, what brought him to Iowa, and the people who helped shape him along the way. He also settles into some important debates, including LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan and which Hawkeyes he’d want on his basketball team.</p><p>Finally, Laura and Matt turn their attention to a quick turnaround as Iowa heads west for a Friday night matchup against Washington. They break down what the Hawkeyes need to do to bounce back, the challenges Washington presents, the importance of establishing the run and getting pressure up front, and what Iowa can expect from its first trip to Husky Stadium in decades. And, of course, Laura discovers the magic of “sailgating” in Seattle.</p>