{"podcast":{"title":"Iowa Hawkeyes Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"iowa-hawkeyes-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7469056","podcast_index_feed_id":7469056,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/iowa-hawkeyes-football-today-2-min-news.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/iowa-hawkeyes-football-today-2-min-news.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":105,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Iowa Hawkeyes Football Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Iowa football—from game breakdowns and roster news to recruiting and Big Ten storylines. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local sports coverage to every team and keeping fans connected. Iowa Hawkeyes Football Today is your daily snapshot of Hawkeyes football. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T22:21:02.743999+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iowa-hawkeyes-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7469056"},"episode":{"title":"Iowa Defense Rebuilds with Star Power | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News","slug":"iowa-defense-rebuilds-with-star-power-iowa-hawkeyes-football-news","published_at":"2026-07-23T22:12:29+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iowa-hawkeyes-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7469056/iowa-defense-rebuilds-with-star-power-iowa-hawkeyes-football-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iowa-hawkeyes-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7469056","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/8c7bc677332f8ecc","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/40c1cac1-4c7e-4e8b-a75f-ce14b4160c1b.mp3","summary":"Iowa’s defense is heating up for next season, ranked ninth overall by On3 Sports—right alongside Ohio State and Oregon. Last year’s stout performance—17 points and under 300 yards allowed per game—isn’t just history; it’s a foundation. But four key defensive linemen are gone, leaving a massive void. Still, the Hawkeyes have rising stars like Iose Epenesa, Bryce Hawthorne, and Kenneth Merrieweather ready to step in, plus new transfers to plug the gaps. Zach Lutmer could be a breakout star, and the secondary—with Deshaun Lee and Rashad Godfrey Jr. returning—is looking elite. Even with the defensive line’s rebuilding phase, Iowa’s pass-heavy strategy could actually give them an edge. Expect fireworks—and a defense that’s still a force to be reckoned with. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8c7bc677332f8ecc","meta_description":"Iowa’s defense is heating up for next season, ranked ninth overall by On3 Sports—right alongside Ohio State and Oregon. Last year’s stout performance—17 p…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":94,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/iowa-hawkeyes-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7469056/episodes/iowa-defense-rebuilds-with-star-power-iowa-hawkeyes-football-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iowa-hawkeyes-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7469056/iowa-defense-rebuilds-with-star-power-iowa-hawkeyes-football-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}