5-for-5 Eligibility, Cy-Hawk Debate, & Big Ten Media Days | WUW 697

In this episode we dive into Iowa football news, including the Hawkeyes’ representatives for Big Ten Media Days in Chicago and new College Football ’27 player ratings featuring Pieper as the game’s top center. They discuss Bennett Stirtz being drafted 16th overall, compare NFL rookie signing bonuses to their own scholarship-check days, and plug early-season betting lines for Iowa’s opener and the Cy-Hawk game. The conversation shifts to whether Iowa should keep playing Iowa State annually, emphasizing tradition, adversity, and statewide importance. They preview sponsors and a forthcoming Iowa State Fair partnership, share fair “must-dos,” and close with thoughts on the new five-seasons-of-eligibility rule and a teased attempt to book CJ Beathard for episode 700. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! 00:00 Cold Open Banter 00:12 Haircut Talk 02:13 Media Days Preview 04:45 Draft Money Debate 08:39 Walk On Scholarship Story 14:00 FanDuel Lines Futures 15:08 Cy Hawk Future Debate 19:57 Rivalry Week Memories 23:34 Sponsors Food Golf 30:52 Iowa State Fair Plans 31:36 Fair Day Gameplan 32:26 Concerts And Stages 33:27 Tractors And Cornfields 34:45 Sky Ride Traditions 35:38 Fried Food Strategy 39:06 Fair Revenue And Pork 40:29 Carnival And Nostalgia 41:56 Cities Feel The Same 46:17 Hawkeye Game Ratings 51:45 Five To Play Five 59:39 Football Season Wrap