Iowa football is the team to beat in the West plus what we learned from Kirk Ferentz ahead of Saturday's contest

Published: Sept. 8, 2021, 5:59 p.m.

The Iowa football team takes on the Iowa State Cyclones Saturday, but they are doing so with a top-10 ranking and a newly formed target on their back in the Big Ten West. We break down what changed in the Big Ten this weekend before diving into Kirk Ferentz's press conference where he elaborated on Charlie Jones' injury, why performances like that one we saw from Lukas Van Ness didn't surprise him, and more. We wrap up with a quick breakdown of the depth chart including Mason Richman's ascent to number one and why he is there to stay. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock Get it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices