The Battle of the Cy-Hawk Trophy is set to renew another chapter in a storied rivalry. This year’s edition will take place at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa where the 0-1 Iowa State Cyclones will square off with the 1-0 Iowa Hawkeyes in a showdown for statewide bragging rights. The game will be broadcasted on the Big Ten Network. Kick-off is scheduled at 7:30 PM.
Iowa State Cyclones at Iowa Hawkeyes Game Overview
Iowa State enters on a low note after being downed at home by FCS power Northern Iowa 25-20 in Ames, last Saturday. The Cyclones entered as a touchdown favorite and failed to live up to their end of the deal. Northern Iowa regardless of being a FCS team is one of the best units in the FCS on a national level. The Panthers boast a top-five ranking and made an exit from last year’s playoff when they fell to a team responsible for one of the most dominant reigns in history, North Dakota State. When comparing opponents, Northern Iowa could easily have taken down Iowa’s opening opponent Miami of Ohio.
Nevertheless, Iowa cruised to a 45-21 victory over the Redhawks of Miami(OH) in their opening weekend fixture. Iowa sports a reputation for a vaunted defense, yet they were reasonably accommodating to a mediocre opponent from the MAC. Perhaps the Hawks were looking forward to this contest.
- ISU have won the last 2 contests in Iowa City.
- ISU is 3-2 against Iowa SU in the last 5 meetings.
- Iowa is 0-6-1 in their last 7 home games.
- Iowa is 1-4-1 in their last 6 overall.