Iowa State coach Jimmy Rogers found out shortly after taking the job how important the rivalry against Iowa is. Rogers will get his first taste of the Cy-Hawk Series Saturday night when the Cyclones and Hawkeyes collide in Kinnick Stadium.
Rogers says rivalry games in college football are special.
Rogers says the Cyclones will need to raise their level of play to have a chance.
Rogers says it takes a level of toughness to win games like these and it starts in practice.
Rogers was the defensive coordinator for South Dakota State in 2022 when Iowa won an infamous 7-3 decision in Kinnick Stadium by registering a field goal and two safeties. Rogers says this Hawkeye offense is more explosive.
