Cy-Hawk Rivalry Heats Up | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

The Cy-Hawk showdown is heating up—just three days until primetime at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa seeks redemption after losing two straight home games to Iowa State, while the Cyclones, led by dynamic QB Jaylen Raynor and a stout defense that recovered two fumbles in their opener, are firing on all cylinders. With eight of the last 10 matchups decided by 10 points or less—and four by one score—the rivalry’s razor-thin margins make every play electric. Iowa State rolled out 83 new players with no returning starters yet still scored 38 points in their opener—their highest ever since 2022. Meanwhile, Iowa’s defense thrives when it wins the turnover battle, boasting a 76-5 record since 2012. This marks the 73rd all-time meeting—and only the 28th night game at Kinnick, thanks to permanent lighting installed just recently. Expect fireworks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bc444403b0c61bf7