No. 16 Iowa State hosts Iowa in 72nd meeting
September 5th, 2025 by Ric Hanson
Iowa State hosts Iowa in the 72nd meeting in the Cy-Hawk series and the 16th ranked Cyclones will be in search of their first win over the Hawkeyes in Jack Trice Stadium since 2011. The home team has not won in this series since 2018.
That’s Iowa State coach Matt Campbell who feels Hawkeye quarterback Mark Gronowski is much better than he showed in a season opening win over Albany.
Campbell is expecting to face an improved Iowa pass game.
The Iowa defense will try to slow down Cyclone quarterback Rocco Becht. He has five touchdown passes and has completed 69 percent of his throws in a 2-0 start. Hawkeye coach Kirk Ferentz.
Iowa has won its last six games in Ames.
After rushing for 310 yards in the opener Ferentz is hoping for more balance against the Cyclones.
Kickoff in Jack Trice Stadium is 11am. The game will be televised by FOX. You can also hear the game on KJAN beginning with the pre-game show at 9-a.m.!