Iowa Football GM Tyler Barnes talks offseason, roster management, and more | Legends & Listeners

Scott Dochterman hosts a special episode of Legends & Listeners with Iowa football General Manager and Chief of Staff Tyler Barnes. Barnes breaks down Iowa’s transfer portal strategy, roster management in the rev-share era, and how the Hawkeyes built one of the lowest-attrition rosters in college football. The conversation covers Iowa’s approach to adding FCS All-Americans, rebuilding the defensive line and secondary, and developing wide receivers in 2026. Plus: • Iowa’s portal philosophy under Kirk Ferentz • NIL and budget realities in the Big Ten • Special teams transition after LeVar Woods • Recruiting production vs. projection • Iowa’s competition at corner and wide receiver • And more insight into how Iowa football builds and sustains success Legends & Listeners is brought to you weekly on Iowa Everywhere, courtesy of GameDay Men's Health!