Épisodes

  • Murph & Andy: Ferentz Zig Zag and Rogers Throws Down
    Oct 21 2026
    Kirk Ferentz’s quarterback decision, Iowa football’s latest QB debate, and Jimmy Rogers’ candid comments about college sports lead today’s episode of Murph & Andy. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Ferentz’s approach to Iowa’s quarterback situation and discuss what Iowa State’s new head coach, Jimmy Rogers, is saying about the realities of running a college football program. What can Iowa State’s new athletic director change, and how much can a coach really control in today’s college sports landscape? Plus, the guys tackle the day’s biggest sports stories, including Matt Rhule and Nebraska embarrassing themselves again before welcoming Mr. Movie. All this and MORE! Murph & Andy, sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 26 min
  • Murph & Andy: ISU's New AD and Upset Saturday
    Oct 19 2026
    Iowa State introduces new athletic director Jared Benko, and college football delivers one of the wildest Saturdays in history. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Benko’s first public appearance, five of the AP Top 7 teams losing, and what’s next for Iowa and Iowa State. The guys react to Benko’s background in fundraising, NIL, and college athletics, plus his message about competing for Big 12 and national championships. They also discuss Jamie Pollard’s legacy, why Iowa State needed a fresh direction, and the financial challenges facing Cyclone Athletics. Plus, a look back at an unforgettable college football weekend, the biggest upsets and what the results mean for the national rankings. With Iowa and Iowa State both coming off bye weeks, Murph and Andy debate the Hawkeyes’ potential finish, Iowa State’s bowl hopes, and the upcoming schedule. ThrowDowns and MORE! 00:00 Show Open 02:45 Jared Benko’s First Day as Iowa State Athletic Director 08:30 Benko’s Vision, NIL and Competing for Championships 12:00 Jamie Pollard’s Legacy and Why Iowa State Needed a Change 17:00 The Hiring Decision and Iowa State’s Athletic Future 24:00 Fundraising, Financial Growth and the Big 12’s Challenges 30:00 Five of the AP Top 7 Lose: A Wild College Football Saturday 35:00 Rocco Becht, Matt Campbell and Penn State’s Struggles 40:00 Floyd of Rosedale: Iowa Heads to Minnesota 48:00 College Football Reactions and the Weekend’s Biggest Stories 1:02:00 MORE! 1:17:00 Throwdowns: Iowa’s Record, Iowa State’s Bowl Hopes and Apple Orchards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 23 min
  • Murph & Andy: New ISU AD and CFP Expansion
    Oct 16 2026
    Iowa State has a new athletic director, the College Football Playoff is expanding to 24 teams, and the Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the World Series! Keith Murphy and Andrew Downs break down a busy Friday on Murph & Andy. The guys discuss Iowa State’s hiring of Jared Benko as athletic director, his experience at Auburn and Georgia Southern, and what his background in fundraising, NIL, and revenue sharing could mean for the Cyclones’ athletic department. Plus, debating the pros and cons of expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, examining how the changes could affect college football, and celebrating the Brewers’ sweep of the Dodgers to capture the National League pennant. With Iowa and Iowa State on a bye week, it’s also Pumpkin Patch Saturday, and the guys look ahead to the weekend before wrapping up with listener feedback, Throwdowns, Scott School, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! 00:00 Intro 03:38 Jared Benko’s Background, Fundraising and NIL Experience 10:25 What Benko’s Hiring Means for Iowa State Athletics 23:06 College Football Playoff Expansion: The Case for 24 Teams 30:25 How Expansion Changes the College Football Playoff Race 41:56 The Milwaukee Brewers Sweep the Dodgers 46:00 Sports, Entertainment and Friday Conversation 1:04:00 The Future of College Football and Playoff Expansion 1:15:15 More Debate on the 24-Team Playoff 1:25:36 Brewers Celebration and What’s Bugging You 1:28:45 Throwdowns 1:35:27 Weekend Radar and Plans for Pumpkin Patch Saturday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 44 min
  • Murph & Andy: Heck & Hank and Lipsey Limbo
    Oct 14 2026
    Iowa football’s quarterback debate continues, Tamin Lipsey’s status remains a question, and Bill Fennelly prepares for his final season at Iowa State. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales tackle the biggest Hawkeye and Cyclone storylines on Murph & Andy. The guys discuss Jeremy Hecklinski vs. Hank Brown and what Iowa’s quarterback situation means moving forward. They also break down the uncertainty surrounding Tamin Lipsey’s return to Iowa State basketball and react to Bill Fennelly’s retirement announcement after 32 seasons leading the Cyclone women’s basketball program. Plus, the guys get into college football, baseball, and the latest sports storylines before bringing out the candy-bar debate and Mr. Movie. All this and MORE! 00:00 Show Open 07:20 Bill Fennelly Announces His Final Season 23:55 Tamin Lipsey Returns, but Questions Remain 26:34 Hecklinski or Hank Brown: Iowa’s Quarterback Debate 31:00 College Football Reactions and Weekend Storylines 35:30 MLB Playoffs and the Milwaukee Brewers 39:00 MORE! 47:30 Mr. Movie 1:04:00 College Football Memories and the Red River Rivalry 1:06:00 Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 10 min
  • Murph & Andy: Heck Yeah and Big Red Fail
    Oct 12 2026
    Iowa football heads into the bye week at 5-1 with a huge opportunity ahead, while Nebraska suffers another hilarious, frustrating loss, and Iowa State is unable to hang with BYU. Keith Murphy and Andrew Downs break down the latest Hawkeye, Cyclone, and college football storylines. Can Iowa make a run at the College Football Playoff? The guys discuss Iowa’s impressive win at Washington, the quarterback debate between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, and the path ahead in the Big Ten. Plus, Iowa State’s difficult loss at BYU, Indiana’s comeback win over Nebraska, the conversation surrounding Matt Campbell and Penn State, and the announcement that Bill Fennelly will coach his final season at Iowa State. Who Won the Weekend, Throwdowns, sports history, baseball playoff talk, college basketball, and MORE! 00:16 Show Open 03:08 Iowa Heads Into the Bye at 5-1 05:35 Hecklinski vs. Hank Brown: Who Should Start? 11:08 Iowa’s Dominant Win at Washington 14:01 Can Iowa Run the Table and Reach the Playoff? 20:37 The Iowa Quarterback Debate Continues 23:35 College Football Playoff Talk and Big Ten Scheduling 29:30 Iowa State’s Loss at BYU and the Offensive Struggles 31:03 Jalen Raynor, Cyclone Leadership and the Road Ahead 35:31 Iowa State’s Silver Linings and BYU’s Big Crowd 38:30 Matt Campbell, Penn State and the Nebraska Collapse 46:00 Iowa Wild Opening Night and Who Won the Weekend 55:33 Columbus Day, Vinyl Cup and More Stories 1:02:23 NBA Three-Point History and the Herschel Walker Trade 1:06:43 Throwdowns: College Basketball, Baseball and French Fries 1:10:01 What’s Bugging You? and the AD Audio Drop 1:11:29 Bill Fennelly Announces His Final Season at Iowa State 1:18:34 Quickie Polls and Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 23 min
  • Football Friday, Ditka, and Ice Time: Murph & Andy
    Oct 10 2026
    Keith Murphy and Andy Fales, live from the Iowa Wild home opener, preview a big Friday night for Iowa and Iowa State, remember Mike Ditka, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 52 min
  • Murph & Andy: Iowa QB Questions, BYU's Bear, and Movie Handshakes
    Oct 7 2026
    Iowa may be heading to Seattle with a different quarterback, while Iowa State takes Aiden Flora and the Big 12’s No. 8 BYU on Friday night. Keith Murphy & Andy Fales break down both massive matchups. The guys discuss Hank Brown’s shoulder injury, Iowa’s quarterback options, the Hawkeyes’ struggles playing out West, and whether history should matter against Washington. They also preview Iowa State-BYU, Bear Bachmeier, Aiden Flora’s breakout season, and the Cyclones’ defensive concerns. Plus, Iowa-Ohio State aftermath, High or Low, Mr. Movie, movie handshakes, Throwdowns, and MORE! 00:00 Iowa May Have a New QB + Iowa State-BYU Friday Night 04:10 Iowa’s QB1 Question: Hank Brown or Heklinski? 08:10 Iowa’s TERRIBLE History Out West 10:53 Quickie Poll: Does Iowa’s History Out West Matter? 15:52 Iowa-Ohio State Aftermath 22:30 Aiden Flora Is No Longer a Secret 33:48 High or Low Since Our Last Show 46:44 Mr. Movie with Mike Woody 59:11 MORE! 1:12:42 Throwdowns 1:15:50 Andrew Downs Audio Drop 1:17:00 Quickie Poll Results Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 21 min
  • Murph & Andy: Iowa Suffers First Loss, The Aiden Flora Game, Trouble in Central Pennsylvania?
    Oct 5 2026
    Iowa suffers its first loss of the season as Ohio State beats the Hawkeyes 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium. Meanwhile, Aiden Flora puts together a historic performance as Iowa State beats West Virginia 45-42 for its first Big 12 win. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Iowa vs. Ohio State, Hank Brown’s struggles, Jeremiah Smith’s dominant performance, and what the Hawkeyes need to fix before Friday night’s trip to Washington. Then it’s the Aiden Flora game. Flora accounts for five touchdowns and 212 rushing yards as Iowa State outlasts West Virginia. The guys discuss Flora’s incredible development, his role in the Cyclones’ offense, his comparison to Iowa State stars of the past, and whether he has become the most valuable player on the team. Plus, Iowa State’s Jack Trice Stadium entry problems, the Matt Campbell misery index, Penn State’s struggles, Jimmy Rogers, Big Ten football, the weekend’s winners and losers, and MORE! Chapters: 00:00 Weekend Recap + A Perfect Iowa-Iowa State Saturday 05:45 Iowa’s First Loss to Ohio State 13:54 Washington Is Next for Iowa 15:10 Jeremiah Smith Looks Like a Cheat Code 24:34 Iowa State Survives West Virginia 30:43 Aiden Flora Is the Star of the Show 36:30 Iowa State’s Jack Trice Stadium Entry Problems 45:39 Penn State Is in REAL Trouble 56:01 What Penn State’s Struggles Mean for Iowa State 58:42 High Or Low Since The Last Show 1:04:00 Who Won the Weekend? 1:05:30 MORE! 1:11:23 Throwdowns 1:18:37 AD Squared + Jamie Pollard 1:21:19 Quickie Poll Results + Final Thoughts Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 25 min