EXPOSED? Iowa Hawkeyes OUTMUSCLED at Breslin Center—Recruiting Class SHINES, Hoops FALTER

<p>Iowa Hawkeyes secure a top-25 football recruiting class, but face a harsh reality check on the basketball court after a blowout loss to Michigan State. Is the new era under Ben McCollum ready for the Big Ten's relentless physicality, or do major adjustments lie ahead?</p><p>Trent Condon spotlights standout football recruits like Train Bessinger and Carson Nielsen, outlining potential early-impact players in Iowa’s promising class. Shifting to hoops, Wade Lookingbill offers insider perspective on Iowa’s struggles with rebounding and firepower against Tom Izzo’s Spartans, plus breaks down key issues with Bennett Stirtz and Brendan Hausen's roles. The analysis extends to upcoming clashes with Maryland and the always-intense Iowa State rivalry. Can the Hawkeyes regroup and secure a vital Big Ten win before the road to Hilton Coliseum? Don’t miss this candid breakdown of Iowa’s future on both grids and hardwood.</p><p>Follow Trent Condon on X: <a href="https://twitter.com/trentcondon">ht...