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Iowa Football Names Hank Brown Starter vs Iowa State: Biggest Takeaways

For the second time in as many weeks, Hank Brown has gotten the starting nod for the Iowa Hawkeyes at quarterback. After commanding three scoring drives on the first three drives of the Week 1 game against Northern Illinois, Brown will try to engineer Iowa's offense to do the same against Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk rivalry.

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Cy-Hawk: Scripting Iowa Football's Perfect First Offensive Drive

The Iowa Hawkeyes came out firing on all cylinders last week against Northern Illinois, finding the end zone on the first three drives of the game. Rewind to last week, I couldn't have been more accurate with my prediction of an easy pitch-and-catch to tight end DJ Vonnahme.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 11

Iowa Football: Kirk Ferentz Takes Unique Approach to Cy-Hawk Prep, Handling the Noise

You didn't actually think Kirk Ferentz was going to treat the Cy-Hawk game any differently, did you? This is far from his first rodeo, and he is taking that same approach to the rest of his team.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 11

Iowa Football vs Iowa State Prediction: It's a Hawkeye State

The Iowa Hawkeyes are looking to fix things in the Cy-Hawk rivalry this year against the Iowa State Cyclones, and the chance to do so in 2026 is better than it has been in some time.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 10

This Group of Iowa Hawkeyes Has the Most to Gain vs Iowa State

Big plays in the Cy-Hawk game live on forever in the state of Iowa. Standout performances do too. It's a game where you can make a name that will be part of this rivalry forever.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 10

The Case for Iowa Football to Wear Alternate Uniforms vs. Iowa State

There are few traditions that run deeper through the state of Iowa than the Cy-Hawk game. It's a yearly tradition in Week 2 of the college football season that the Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones square off for bragging rights throughout the state.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 10

How the Iowa Hawkeyes Are Preparing for Onslaught of Iowa State Unknowns

The Iowa Hawkeyes enter the Cy-Hawk in a bit of unfamiliar territory this year. After years of growing extremely familiar with the Iowa State Cyclones, their players, and their coaching staff, all of that has changed this year.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 9

Iowa vs Iowa State: Hawkeyes Can Win Capitalizing on These Key Matchups

Can the Iowa Hawkeyes come out and handle business against Iowa State for four quarters? Or will this be a case of Iowa letting the Cyclones hang around, turning the Cy-Hawk into a four-quarter battle?

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 9

What Stands Out About Iowa Football's New Bowl Projections

Is it too early to look ahead at bowl projections? Personally, I don't think it's ever too early to get into that world. Remember, I am one of the biggest pro-bowl game guys out there.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9

No. 21 Iowa, Iowa State ramp up for defining moment in Cy-Hawk rivalry

Iowa State emerged victorious in its last two trips to Iowa City, but that was under former coach Matt Campbell. New Cyclones coach Jimmy Rogers matches wits against Iowa coaching legend Kirk Ferentz in the Cy-Hawk rivalry for the first time on Saturday night when Iowa State and the No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 8

Iowa Football's Biggest Offensive Question in Week 2 is a Kirk Ferentz Special

Week 1 gave the Iowa Hawkeyes their first look at the quarterback situation between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski. Hank Brown looked sharp and had the better stats, but the box score is only part of the story.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 8

Iowa Football Rewarded in Top 25 Polls, But Did the Hawkeyes Climb High Enough?

It was likely that the Iowa Hawkeyes would see a bump in the top 25 polls following their incredibly strong outing in Week 1. This has been confirmed this week, while other metrics doubted the Hawkeyes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 8

Five-Star Recruiting Visit Could Make a Cy-Hawk Win Even Bigger for Iowa

Is it possible that the Iowa Hawkeyes could win multiple times this weekend during the Cy-Hawk? It's certainly not out of the question. Not only are the Iowa Hawkeyes looking to stop a skid of losses to the Iowa State Cyclones on the gridiron, but the basketball program is also getting involved in the fun.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 8

ESPN FPI Is Undervaluing Iowa Football Ahead of the Cy-Hawk Rivalry

Data metrics and computer models are anything but the final story in college football, as we all know. The statistics can only tell part of the story and can be manipulated to paint a desirable narrative.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 8

Changes I Would Make to the Iowa Football Week 2 Depth Chart

Watching the Iowa Hawkeyes really does make me wish I had a genie and could get three wishes. This week, one of those would be spent on asking to change some of the decisions on Iowa's Week 2 depth chart ahead of the Iowa State game.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 7

Iowa Football Week 2 Depth Chart: The Good and Bad of the Hawkeyes' Mentality

The official depth chart for the Iowa Hawkeyes' showdown against Iowa State is out. There's plenty to digest as we get into Week 2, but the thing that stands out the most is Iowa's unwavering mentality to be IowaT.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 7

Why the Cy-Hawk Stakes Have Never Been Higher for the Iowa Hawkeyes

If the Iowa Hawkeyes want to go where they believe they can go, it starts with the Cy-Hawk game. It's that simple. This game, being in Week 2, is a critical point for Iowa this year, and it is taking center stage.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 7

Hawkeye History: Iowa Football Could End a Cy-Hawk Trend in 2026

Week 1 is in the books, which means it's time for the state of Iowa to turn its full attention to the college football world. It's Cy-Hawk week, which pits the Iowa Hawkeyes against the Iowa State Cyclones against each other in Kinnick Stadium this year.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 6

Where Should the Iowa Hawkeyes Be Ranked After Week 1?

Week 1 is nearly in the books, and there is no denying that the Iowa Hawkeyes looked the part of a top-25 team in the 40-0 win over Northern Illinois. It wasn't just a scoreboard blowout.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 6

Iowa Football Week 1 Report Card Puts Hawkeyes Near Top of the Class

Week 1 can often be a time for teams to work out some miscues and figure things out. Not the Iowa Hawkeyes. Unlike previous years, Iowa came out firing on all cylinders in this game, aside from a few mishaps, and ran away with a 40-0 win over Northern Illinois in one of its most complete performances in years.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 5

Iowa Dominates Northern Illinois in 40-0 Season Opening Shutout

The Iowa Hawkeyes opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion. No. 22 Iowa shut out Northern Illinois 40-0 Saturday at Kinnick Stadium, controlling the game from the opening whistle and giving Hawkeye fans plenty to be excited about.

College Football News / TWSN / September 5

Iowa Is Already Creating a Quarterback Controversy

As the Iowa Hawkeyes get set to take on Northern Illinois to start their season, it comes with a bit of quarterback uncertainty still. Before the game it was announced that Hank Brown will be the starter, but he doesn’t necessarily have the job secured.