Trent Condon is back to kick off the weekend action on a packed Thursday edition of The Lunch Rush, breaking down the exact College Football Playoff rooting guide for Hawkeye fans, examining the Big 12’s multi-bid Playoff case, and previewing Week 10 across the NFL!The Hawkeye CFP Rooting Guide: With Iowa sitting at No. 15 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings ahead of Saturday’s home matchup against Purdue, the margin for error is razor-thin. Trent breaks down the exact scoreboard watching Hawkeye fans need to do this weekend—identifying which top-15 contenders need to stumble to clear Iowa’s path into the 12-team field. Can the Big 12 Get Multiple Teams into the CFP? As the conference race heats up down the stretch, Trent evaluates the Big 12’s top contenders, strength-of-schedule arguments, and what scenarios would allow the league to land multiple bids in the 12-team bracket.NFL Week 10 Preview — Commanders at Giants Kickoff: Week 10 gets underway tonight on Thursday Night Football as the Washington Commanders visit the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium (7:15 PM CT).
Trent previews the NFC East clash and scans the full Sunday slate—including headline matchups like Vikings at Packers, 49ers at Cowboys, and Steelers at Bengals. Today’s Guest Lineup:Frank Schwab (Yahoo Sports) – Dialing in to break down NFL Week 10, tonight’s Thursday Night Football matchup, and key divisional races across the league. Matt Postins (Heartland College Sports) – Joining the show for an in-depth look at the Big 12 title race, multi-bid Playoff scenarios, and Iowa State’s upcoming home test against Cincinnati.David Kaplan (ESPN 1000 Chicago) – Stopping by to discuss all things Chicago sports, the Bears’ Week 10 outlook, and the latest Windy City headlines.Lee Sterling (Paramount Sports) – Dropping by with his weekly best bets, sharp line movements, and top spread picks for college football Saturday and NFL Week 10!Tune in live on ESPN Des Moines and across the Rush Radio Network, or catch the podcast replay on demand!
The Lunch Rush With Trent Condon: Iowa Fan Rooting Guide, the Big 12’s Path to Multiple CFP Teams – November 12
