Chad Leistikow is a journalist based in Iowa, focusing on local sports coverage. He writes for publications such as the Iowa City Press-Citizen, The Des Moines Register, and Hawk Central. With a background in sports reporting, Leistikow provides analysis, projections, and updates on Iowa football, basketball, and other local sports teams.
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The Floyd of Rosedale trophy will be secured under the lights by one team in Minneapolis on Sept. 21.
By: Chad Leistikow
Des Moines Register The "It wasn't a fair catch" Bowl will be settled in prime time. The Iowa vs.
By: Chad Leistikow
Des Moines Register IOWA CITY − One aspect of Iowa's 20-19 loss to Iowa State that was so jarring was that the Hawkeyes , once ahead, almost always close out their opponents.
By: Chad Leistikow
On an audio-only edition of the Hawk Central podcast, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman discuss Iowa's quarterback play through two games. How bad was Cade McNamara versus Iowa State? What should Iowa be doing this week against Troy with Brendan Sullivan?
By: Chad Leistikow
If you're ready to turn the page, let's take a look at the Hawkeyes' remaining outlook and what they need to accomplish Saturday vs. Troy.
By: Chad Leistikow
Des Moines Register Kirk Ferentz has never wavered about how his Iowa football program needs to win games.
By: Chad Leistikow
Des Moines Register IOWA CITY − Before this Iowa football season started, the Week 3 matchup against Troy stuck out like a sore thumb.
By: Chad Leistikow
Des Moines Register IOWA CITY − A year ago, Iowa football probably doesn't have the firepower to win a game like this. Not that the Hawkeyes are suddenly a great offense.
By: Chad Leistikow
Des Moines Register Show Caption IOWA CITY − Kirk Ferentz opened his news conference following Iowa's 38-21 victory against Troy on
By: Chad Leistikow
Des Moines Register Through three Saturdays, Iowa football is averaging 419 yards per game on offense, good for 54th out of 134 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
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