Cy-Hawk Rivalry Lives But Is It Forever | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

The Cy-Hawk rivalry between Iowa and Iowa State just got a four-year extension, keeping the games alive through 2031—but why? With college football’s playoff landscape shifting and conference schedules expanding, Iowa’s strategic calculus gets murkier. They’re expected to win, so the upside of beating their in-state rival isn’t enough to justify the risk. Fans and coaches cling to the tradition, but the modern game’s realities may be writing the final chapter—or at least a temporary pause—of this classic showdown. 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/b4a48ab6f1b2927a