The intrastate rivalry between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones intensifies on Friday, September 12, as they clash at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The game, which determines ownership of the Cy-Hawk Trophy, is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. EST.
In their opening game of the season, the No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes secured a dominant 40-0 victory over Northern Illinois. Quarterback Hank Brown led the offense, with Kamari Moulton contributing two first-quarter rushing touchdowns. Iowa State also showed strength in their Week 1 performance, defeating Southeast Missouri State 38-10. Jaylen Raynor passed for 184 yards and two touchdowns in that contest.
The Hawkeyes are favored to win the matchup, with projections indicating a lead of 13.5 to 14.5 points. This would be a significant outcome following consecutive losses in the 2024 and 2025 iterations of the rivalry.
Cyclones head coach Jimmy Rogers anticipates a high-energy environment for the night game. "It’s extremely loud there," Rogers stated. "It being a night game, there will be extra energy inside of the stadium, which is awesome. This is what we all kind of envision in college football."
Fans without cable can watch the Iowa State vs. Iowa game via Sling TV. The service offers access to NBC and starts at $19.99 per month with the Select plan. An upgrade to the Blue plan, priced at $45.99 per month, includes additional channels.