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Top 25 Polls Reward the Iowa Hawkeyes to Foreshadow A Marquee Matchup

The Iowa Hawkeyes were never going to drop in the top 25 polls after picking up a win over a Power Four team. The question was where Iowa would climb to, and how much the polls would reward them for the Cy-Hawk victory.

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Iowa Football Doesn't Win Against Iowa State Without One Unsung Hero

So much of a football game can go unnoticed. And it's easy to see why. The big hits, the long completions, and the touchdowns get the crowd on its feet and are shown on highlight reels.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 13

Iowa Football Week 2 Report Card Aces Some Subjects, Passes All

Not every test is going to be an A+, and not every report card is going to carry a 4.0 GPA. Sometimes passing classes is okay to get the job done, and that is what the Iowa Hawkeyes did against Iowa State in the 16-13 Cy-Hawk victory.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 13

Iowa Football Stock Report: Hawkeyes' Portfolio is Volatile After Week 2

It appears that the Iowa Hawkeyes are trying to mimic the real stock market with the ups and downs they are giving us after Week 2. It was a 16-13 Cy-Hawk win that came in classic Iowa fashion.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 13

More Questions or Answers? What We Learned about Iowa Football in Week 2

Iowa Hawkeyes Weather Report: Ideal Cy-Hawk Forecast Sets the Stage

Week 2 means the Cy-Hawk is upon the state of Iowa, and this year, it takes a unique turn. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones are set to kick off a night game that will see the sun setting at Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 11

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.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 10

3 Iowa Hawkeyes Ready to Make Their Mark in the Cy-Hawk History Books

Rivalry games carry so much more weight than other games throughout a season. As much as head coaches like to treat them like any other game, they mean more.

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.

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.

College Football News / Viral Sports News / September 5