The ANF Podcast

Check out Hawkeye Commercial Real Estate for all of your Quad Cities commercial real estate needs! https://thehawkeyegroup.com/Subscribe to our Patreon to watch our Recruit Draft video with Eliot Clough, to see weekly breakdowns from the top national stories, and to support our content: http://patreon.com/TheANFPodcastThe 2026 Iowa Hawkeyes season preview. Kyle and Connor go unit by unit through the offense and defense, break down the All-22 that explains what this team is built to do, and land on a record prediction for the fall.On offense: why the run game dictates eight-man boxes against almost everyone on the schedule, what Kade Pieper and Trevor Lauck give this offensive line,Leighton Jones and Jack Dotzler stepping in, the Kamari Moulton / L.J. PhillipsJr. backfield split, and the very specific job description for Hank Brown orJeremy Hecklinski at quarterback. Plus the 12 and 13 personnel problem DJVonnahme and Addison Ostrenga create, where Tony Diaz and Reece Vander Zee fit, Thomas Meyer as the inline piece, and a Wildcat QB idea for short yardage. On defense: how speed at corner and safety lets Phil Parker play more press and free up the box, the Zach Lutmer / Tyler Brown safety pairing, Deshaun Lee's senior-corner leap, Kahmari Brown headlining the pass rush, the real inexperience question at defensive tackle, and why the linebacker room might be the deepest group on the roster.Then the schedule: only two teams on it out-recruit Iowa, the first four games decide the tenor of the season, and where the losses actually land.

Subscribe to our Patreon to support our show: http://patreon.com/TheANFPodcastTim Lester, offensive coordinator for the Iowa Hawkeyes, returns to the ANF Podcast for round two — a follow-up conversation on everything we didn't get to the first time, recorded just days before fall camp opens.Tim explains his "hit the fastball" philosophy for practice reps, how QB draws and bubble screens function as pressure answers rather than base plays, and why the backside C-gap cut is so central to Iowa's zone run game. We get into the exactness required for the deep passing game — launch points, aiming points, and the 3.1 seconds a seven-step play-action drop actually takes — plus progression reads vs. coverage reads and why this offense is almost entirely progression-based.He also takes us inside the operation: what he communicates through the helmet before every snap, why he says the play name before the wristband number, using cadence as a weapon, how the six-install camp structure works, and where new plays actually get designed (hint: it's happening right now at the cabin). Plus the mannerisms game — how Iowa's staff hunts for tells, why Seth Wallace is the best in the country at it, and the story of catching Jordan Love tipping run/pass in Green Bay OTAs.Rounding it out: Vanderbilt's all-out pressure looks and the coffee-house blitz, the illegal punt that scrambled three straight play calls, whether Zach Lutmer could be a short-yardage quarterback, facing new defensive coordinators across the 2026 schedule, how he builds an opening script, and some fatherly advice for two new dads.

Tim Lester, offensive coordinator for the Iowa Hawkeyes, joins the ANF Podcast for a 90-minute deep dive into the Shanahan/West Coast offense he's installed in Iowa City. This is the conversation we've spent two years building toward — every unanswered question about why he runs what he runs, how he game-plans, and how he organizes his call sheet.Tim breaks down the philosophy of making a defense "cover every blade of grass," why condensed splits are the secret to Iowa's top-5 red zone offense, and how the scheme forces linebackers out of downhill fits. We get into self-scouting and tendency-breaking, the art of building drives on the fly, launch points and quarterback footwork, and why this offense demands an NFL-caliber arm.He shares the stories too: the 14-year-old D3 playoff connection between Tim and the hosts, dialing up "Cowboy" against Rutgers, the QB draw that broke Penn State, the two-point plays against Oregon he'd call again, the red zone pick in the bowl game that still stings, his year studying opposing play-callers in Green Bay, Mark's transformation from "Check-Down Charlie" to MVP of the East-West Shrine Game, and a wild XFL story involving a full bottle of Jack Daniels, JLo, and the end of the league.If you love the X's and O's of modern offensive football, this is the one.

Subscribe to our Patreon to support our show: http://patreon.com/TheANFPodcastBook your stay at Villa Puesta Del Sol in Ocotal, Costa Rica: https://www.villapuestadelsolocotal.com/In today's episode, Kyle and Connor preview the upcoming CFP semi-final game between the Oregon Ducks and the Indiana Hoosiers.

Subscribe to our Patreon to support our show: https://patreon.com/TheANFPodcastBook your stay at Villa Puesta Del Sol in Ocotal, Costa Rica: https://www.villapuestadelsolocotal.com/In today's episode, Kyle and Connor break down Iowa's loss to USC and then discuss the current state of the Iowa Hawkeyes' football program, and what they need to do to improve going into 2026.

Subscribe to our Patreon to support our show: http://patreon.com/TheANFPodcastBook your stay at Villa Puesta Del Sol in Ocotal, Costa Rica: https://www.villapuestadelsolocotal.com/In today's episode, Kyle and Connor break down Iowa's upcoming game against the Oregon Ducks, in what is likely the biggest game of their season. They end the episode with their predictions for the game.

Subscribe to our Patreon to support our show: http://patreon.com/TheANFPodcastBook your stay at Villa Puesta Del Sol in Ocotal, Costa Rica: https://www.villapuestadelsolocotal.com/In today's episode, Kyle and Connor break down Iowa's win against Penn State and then go into a preview of the Hawkeyes' upcoming game against the Minnesota Gophers.

In today's episode, Kyle and Connor preview the Hawkeye's upcoming match up against the Wisconsin Badgers.Subscribe to our Patreon to support our show: https://patreon.com/TheANFPodcastBook your stay at Villa Puesta Del Sol in Ocotal, Costa Rica: https://www.villapuestadelsolocotal.com/

Book your stay at Villa Puesta Del Sol in Ocotal, Costa Rica: https://www.villapuestadelsolocotal.com/In today's episode, Kyle and Connor break down Iowa's game against Ohio State, then jump into a game preview of the Hawkeye's upcoming matchup against the Indiana Hoosiers.

Subscribe to our Patreon to support our show and get access to exclusive content and opportunities: / theanfpodcast In today's episode, Kyle and Connor discuss the upcoming rivalry game against the Iowa State Cyclones as their first test of the year. The ANF Podcast focuses on Iowa Hawkeye athletics, primarily discussion of the football and basketball teams. Kyle and Connor Frederick grew up in Iowa going to Hawkeye football games with their dad and their love for the Hawkeyes has only grown stronger over time. This podcast will consist of conversation around incoming recruits, season expectations, reactions to games, and more. Go Hawks! Listen on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70HW8Ex...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Follow us:Twitter: @theanfpodcastInstagram: @theanfpodcastTikTok: @theanfpodcastFacebook: The ANF PodcastBusiness inquiries: [email protected] ANF Podcast is not affiliated with the University of Iowa or America Needs Farmers/The Iowa Farm Bureau.

In today’s episode, Connor and Kyle discuss the brilliance of Phil Parker’s defensive scheme and the legacy he’s built at Iowa. From his unmatched ability to develop talent to the consistency and identity his defenses bring year after year, they break down what makes Parker’s approach so effective — and why it continues to dominate in a changing college football landscape. Whether you’re a die-hard Hawkeye fan or just love elite defensive football, this episode is a deep dive into one of the most respected minds in the game.Business inquiries: [email protected] Use Disclaimer (NCAA Content):This video contains footage from NCAA football games used under the Fair Use doctrine (Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act). The clips are included strictly for the purposes of commentary, analysis, and education.We do not claim any ownership of the game footage. All rights to the original broadcasts and highlights belong to the NCAA and their respective media rights holders (e.g., ESPN, FOX, CBS, Big Ten Network, etc.).All footage is presented without original audio and includes transformative commentary, which is the primary focus of this content. This podcast is intended to inform, educate, and foster deeper understanding of the game.The ANF Podcast is not affiliated with the University of Iowa or America Needs Farmers/The Iowa Farm Bureau.

In today's episode, Eliot Clough joins Kyle and Connor to draft the 2025 Iowa Hawkeyes football recruiting class, similar to how they've done the past 2 seasons.

In today's episode, Connor and Kyle preview Iowa's upcoming matchup against Missouri in the Music City Bowl game. Subscribe to our Patreon to support our show and get access to exclusive content and opportunities: http://patreon.com/TheANFPodcast Use code 10GOHAWKS for 10% off your Sunsingles Sunscreen: https://a.co/d/f1j7zEc