Iowa Football: Phil Parker Speaks - Why this defense could be the best ever, Scott Dochterman joins the show

Welcome to the latest episode of the Locked on Hawkeyes Podcast, hosted by Trent Condon! In this episode, Trent dives deep into the latest buzz around Iowa football, starting with insights from Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker’s recent press conference. He breaks down Phil's injury, the health and anticipated return of standout safety Xavier Nwankpa, and the intense battle for the starting cornerback spot between John Neston, Deshaun Lee, and TJ Hall. Trent also explores why this Hawkeyes defense might be primed to take another leap forward this season.

Later, Trent is joined by Scott Dochterman from The Athletic for a comprehensive discussion on Iowa's quarterback situation, analyzing the competition between Cade McNamara and Brendan Sullivan. They also debate which wide receivers are poised to make an impact this season. Finally, Trent takes a look at On3's Top 100 list for the Class of 2027, highlighting Cooper Dejean's younger brother Jaxx, who has claimed the #24 spot.

Tune in for all this and more on the Locked on Hawkeyes Podcast, where we bring you the latest news and in-depth analysis of Iowa sports!

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