Game Day Iowa: Battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy from Jack Trice Stadium, in Ames

The Iowa Hawkeyes won back the Cy-Hawk Trophy, after a
31-17 win over the Iowa State Cyclones in 2015. The Hawks
are seeking to make it three straight, in Ames and in the series.

Ames, IA -- The Iowa Hawkeyes (1-0) are looking to carry off the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the third straight time, from the field of Jack Trice, as the Hawkeyes face the Iowa State Cyclones (1-0), with an 11 a.m. kickoff on ESPN2.

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell is making his 2nd
appearance in the Cy-Hawk Game today.

It is Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz's 19th season, as head coach, and 28th season overall, connected with the Cy-Hawk Game, as part of the Hawkeyes coaching staff. Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell heads into Round 2 of the series, after the 42-3 loss in Iowa City, in his first season at the helm, leading the Cyclones.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz has been involved in 27 Cy-Hawk
games in his coaching resume, as an assistant and now leading.

The dean of college football enters the game tied 9-9 in the series, as head coach. The rubber match today should be a good one.

It was 40 years ago, since the renewal game was played in Iowa
City. The Hawkeyes were the underdog back in 1977, but Iowa
pulled out the win in an exciting 12-10 win, which included a
77 yard TD run by WB Dennis Mosley for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa generally wins 2 out of every 3 against the Cyclones, but after a 15 year win streak from 1983 to 1997, the Cyclones pulled off 27-9 win at Kinnick Stadium in 1998, to begin a five year win streak of their own.

The 2002 game may have done more to spice up
the Cy-Hawk Game, as the Cyclones won another
one in Iowa City, with a 36-31 win over what would
become a Top 10 Iowa Hawkeye team, under Kirk Ferentz.
The first of three straight Top 10 seasons for the Hawkeyes.

What could we see at Jack Trice on Saturday on offense?

• A back and forth game early on, unlike the affair last season, in Iowa City, where the Hawkeyes jumped off to an early 14-0 lead.
• Two young QBs, as both Iowa sophomore Nate Stanley and Iowa State junior Jacob Park make first starts in the Cy-Hawk Game today.
• Both Iowa and Iowa State have seasoned running backs, but none of them have had huge games in the Cy-Hawk Game, as of yet. Both Iowa senior RBs Akrum Wadley and James Butler will be making a debut at Jack Trice Stadium, while ISUs has sophomore David Montgomery and junior Mike Warren.
• ISU's top WR Allen Lazard is a senior, but he has never scored in a Cy-Hawk Game.
• Iowa's top WR Matt VandeBerg is fifth year senior, after having a career day as a senior last season in the Cy-Hawk Game. Suffering a season ending foot injury, after the game, he returns for one more stanza with ring already in hand.
• Let's not forget, both teams have others at wide receiver and tight end, who could step up and become Hawkeye or Cyclone legends today, in the Cy-Hawk Game ...
• It wouldn't be fair to two former offensive line coaches, as, they now lead their respective teams, if we didn't talk about the offensive lines today. The Hawkeyes have a veteran unit coming into Jack Trice, while Cyclones are younger, though senior LT Jake Campos returns from injury to make his final appearance today. Iowa hopes to see junior C James Daniels making his first start of 2017 today.

Iowa senior MLB 43 Josey Jewell is a pre-season all-American.

What could we see at Jack Trice on Saturday on defense?

• The Hawkeyes are coming off a 24-3 win last Saturday over Wyoming, who were lead by NFL prospect in junior QB Josh Allen. The Hawkeyes defense played a very strong game to kickoff 2017. 
• The Hawkeyes rotated in eight defensive linemen, who will be tested heavily today at Jack Trice, with a duo threat in both the rushing and passing games, by the Cyclones. The senior is DT Nate Bazata, but the Hawkeyes debuted five-star true freshman DE A.J. Epenesa in Week 1 for ten snaps. Bazata lead the 4th down stand for the Hawkeyes against Cowboys last Saturday and will be a key player to watch today, as Iowa must stop the duo threat of run and pass from the Cyclones.
• The Cyclones are coming off a 42-24 home win against in-state Northern Iowa, where 14 points was fueled by two early Pick 6 interceptions by the Cyclones back 7.
• The Cyclones can play using a 3-4 defensive set, as well as a 4-3, so look for some different looks, especially with Iowa's QB only making his second collegiate start today. The Cyclones defensive line is anchored by JC transfer, sophomore NG Ray Lima.
• The Hawkeyes return three senior starters at LB in 2017, and last Saturday, they accounted for 38 tackles. Lead by the Outlaw ... MLB Josey Jewell, flanked by OLB Ben Niemann, a Cyclone legacy, and WLB Bo Bower.
• The Cyclones moved former starting QB senior Joel Lanning to MLB for the 2017 season, while junior WLB Willie Harvey is his counterpart in the middle of the ISU defense again.
• Both teams have solid secondaries, though the Hawkeyes are younger, they will see the return of sophomore CB Manny Rugamba today, after missing Week 1, due to a violation of team rules. The Cyclones are lead again by junior LC Brian Peavy and senior LS Kamari Cotton-Moya for 2017.

What could the special teams bring to the equation?

• Iowa is young at placekicker and punter, while ISU senior punter Colin Downing could provide  huge boost in flipping the field position today. 
• Field position is huge in this series ...
• Both teams have capable players in the return game.

Iowa sophomore QB 4 Nate Stanley is making his first road
start for Kirk Ferentz, following three other Hawkeye starters
during the KF era making it on the road against ISU.
(Nathan Chandler 2003, Jake Christensen 2007 and Jake Rudock 2013)
The previous three were 2-1, mirroring the average for Iowa-ISU games.

The two deep on the Iowa Hawkeyes:

The two deep for the Iowa State Cylcones:

Our Pick in Cy-Hawk Game today:

• Iowa 30
• Iowa State 17

The series has been very competitive, 50/50, for the most part during the Kirk Ferentz era. Like 2013 and 2015, look for the Hawkeyes to play better on the road, rather than some of the close wins, ISU has had recently in Iowa City, 2012 and 2014. Of course, the 2011 went to ISU in triple overtime, so often the close ones have bounced the way of the Cyclones. Separation is often important for Iowa ...

Can Iowa senior RB 25 Akrum Wadley pull a Dennis Mosley
game today? The former Iowa RB, had a great senior season,
including breakout game that lead to the first 1,000 yard season
by a Hawkeye in 1981. Iowa brings two 1,000 yard runners
to the game, with Wadley and Nevada grad transfer James Butler.

Was it an average affair in Ames? Iowa Hawkeyes 31, Iowa State Cyclones 17

Iowa senior WR 4 Tevaun Smith ties
the game at 10-10 in the 2nd quarter,
on ISU freshman 10 Brian Peavy.

Ames, IA -- Iowa and Iowa State both looked improved over last year's 20-17 win in Iowa City. Heading into the halfway point of the fourth quarter, it looked like another field goal could win this game for either team. However, Iowa scored two final touchdowns, to break a 17-17 tie late, to win the Cy-Hawk Game 31-17 in Ames on Saturday.

Iowa took an early three point lead early, as placekicker Marshall Koehn hit a field goal from 49 yards. The Hawkeyes showed an ability to get to Iowa State quarterback Sam B. Richardson early. Iowa's defense, slowed down in the second quarter, after Iowa's leading defensive lineman Drew Ott, left the game with a severe wrist injury. Iowa had to turn to redshirt freshman Parker Hesse at Ott's defensive end spot.

Iowa got early pressure on ISU's senior QB 12 Sam B.
Richardson in the first quarter, as senior Iowa WLB 36
Cole Fisher gets to the Cyclones signal caller. In second half,
Iowa's defense warmed up again and the Hawkeyes were
able to keep ISU off the scoreboard, outscoring them 21-0.

Saturday is the first of four trophy games on Iowa's 2015 schedule:

• Iowa State (Cy-Hawk)
• Minnesota (Floyd of Rosedale)
• Wisconsin (Heartland)
• Nebraska (Heroes) 

Only Minnesota visits Iowa City, as three of Iowa's trophy games are on the road during the 2015 College Football season.

The visiting team has won the last four meetings in the Cy-Hawk Series. Today's score marked the first time in five years the game wasn't decided by one possession.
The Iowa defense allowed 66 yards on 31 plays in the second half after allowing 244 yards on 31 plays in the first half.

Iowa RB LeShun Daniels got his first
start in a Cy-Hawk Game, but left the
game early, due to ankle injury.

The Hawkeyes converted 5-of-7 third downs in the second half, and 2-of-7 third downs in the first half.

Iowa (2-0) defeated Iowa State (1-1), 31-17, Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa has won 3 of the last 4 games played in Ames.

Since 1981, the average score is Iowa 31, Iowa State 17, the point total in today's contest.

The Iowa Hawkeyes pull off two late scores to win second in a row
in Ames, in the Cy-Hawk Game. Two scores in final 3 minutes put 
Iowa on top for good, breaking a 17-17 tie. ISU lead at half 17-10,
after an early 3-3 tie after one quarter. It was a tight, close game.

Iowa outscored the Cyclones 21-0 in the second half and improves to 41-22 all-time against Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk Game.

Iowa regained possession of the Cy-Hawk Trophy and leads the 2015 Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, 7-0, following wins in soccer, volleyball, and football.

INDIVIDUAL SUPERLATIVES
Junior QB C.J. Beathard improved to 3-0 in his career as a starter. He is 1-0 at home, and 2-0 on the road (Purdue, 2014; Iowa State, 2015). He was 15-of-25 for 215 yards passing and a career high three touchdown. He rushed 10 times for 77 yards. The 10 rushing attempts was a career high.

Senior RB Jordan Canzeri career a career-high 24 times for 124 yards and a touchdown. He scored from eight yards on Iowa's final scoring drive. It was his fourth career rushing touchdown and second this season. Canzeri had had over 100 all-purpose yards for the second straight week. He had 143 total yards against Iowa State (124 rushing and 19 receiving).

Junior WR Matt VandeBerg has scored a touchdown in three straight games. He caught touchdowns against Tennessee and Illinois State, and returned a fumble three yards today for a touchdown. VandeBerg played 22 career games before catching his first touchdown.

VandeBerg had career highs in receptions (9) and yards (114). His 47-yard reception in the fourth quarter was a career long.

Iowa junior WR 83 Riley McCarron's 25 yard TD reception,
gave the Hawkeyes the lead, breaking a 17-17 tie in Ames.

Junior WR Riley McCarron's first catch of the season was a 25-yard, eventual game-winning touchdown. It was his first career touchdown.

Senior TE Henry Krieger Coble had a career best 34 yards receiving.

Senior DE Drew Ott left the game with three minutes left in the first quarter and did not return.

Sophomore RB LeShun Daniels left the game in the second quarter and did not return. Daniels had 8 carries for 56 yards, with a long of 24 yards, before leaving the game early, due to an ankle injury.

Redshirt freshman TE Jameer Outsey made his first career start.

K Marshall Koehn has connected on five consecutive field goal attempts over the last five games. Koehn is 5-of-6 in his career on field goals 40-plus yards.

P Dillon Kidd punted five times for 237 yards. Kidd downed two punts inside the 20 and had two punts over 50 yards (55, 50, 49, 46, 37). He averaged 47.4 yards per punt.

Iowa QB C.J. Beathard provided offense both on the ground
and in the air, engineering the Hawkeye win, to go to 3-0,
as Hawkeye starting QB. He had 292 yards of total offense.

DB Desmond King returned a punt 37 yards (career long) to set up Iowa's go-ahead touchdown drive. On Iowa State's ensuring possession, King intercepted a pass (first this season, fourth of career) to set up another Hawkeye touchdown. King added five tackles on defense.

MISCELLANEOUS
Iowa State won the toss and deferred. Iowa received the opening kickoff. In 17 seasons as Iowa's head coach, Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes received the opening kickoff in 164-202 games (97-67). Iowa has started the game on defense in 38-of-202 games under Ferentz (20-18).

The Hawkeyes have played 58 consecutive games without a missed or blocked PAT, the longest streak of any school in the nation. Iowa has converted on 176 consecutive PATs during the streak.

Instant replay was used three times today:

• Iowa State incomplete pass (confirmed)
• Iowa State third-down conversion: Lazard (overruled)
• Iowa State third-down conversion: Lazard (confirmed)

UP NEXT FOR IOWA
The Hawkeyes host Pittsburgh (2-0) on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. Central Time at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers on the road, as C.J. Beathard lead a second half comeback last season, in the  24-20 win over the Panthers.

Iowa's  running backs celebrate Cy-Hawk Trophy in the locker
room, with RB coach Chris White, after the win, in Ames.

UP NEXT FOR IOWA STATE
The Cyclones travel to Toledo (1-0), who upset #18 Arkansas 16-12 on the road, on Saturday. Iowa State won 37-30 over Toledo at Jack Trice Stadium, last season. The Rockets season opener was cancelled, due to a thunderstorm.

After Iowa tied the game at 10-10 on a Beathard to T. Smith
reception for 6; Iowa State responded with a strike from
Richardson to sophomore WR Jauan Wesley to take a 17-10
lead. The Cyclones were not able to score in the 2nd half.

Iowa State Cyclones (1-0) seek to rebound in 2015 fueled by JUCO players

2015 Iowa State Cyclones leaning heavily on junior college transfers to
rebound from 3-9 and 2-10 seasons under coach Paul Rhoads.

Ames, IA -- The Iowa State football team has hit the junior college trail in the last couple of years. The returns will likely pay dividends for the Cyclones in 2015, especially on defense.

Iowa State is entering its seven season under Paul Rhoads, after 4-8, 3-9 and 2-10 seasons by Dan McCarney (2006, final season) and Gene Chizik (two seasons 2007-08). Rhoads lead Iowa State to three bowl games in four seasons, before disappointing 3-9 and 2-10 seasons, the past two years in Ames.

When you a look at Iowa State’s recent depth chart, you will find 10 players listed on the defensive side of the ball who came to Iowa State after spending time at a junior college.

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz and Iowa State's Paul Rhoads, ahead of
the 2013 Cy-Hawk Game in Ames. Iowa won 27-21.

After the 2013 season ended, Iowa State football coach Paul Rhoads knew he had to improve on defense. One of his options was finding the best possible talent availability from the junior college ranks.

Rhoads’ last two recruiting classes have been filled with outstanding junior college performers. It’s something he has made a priority.

“It’s going to be a point of emphasis,” Rhoads said. “We have the opportunity, with the success I think we can have with those kids, as standing out nationally as a program that junior college players can go and be welcome. We’re looking for that impact on the field first, and then further impact on recruiting second.”

Iowa State will have four former junior college All-Americans hitting the field for this week's Cy-Hawk Game. Demond Tucker, a junior defensive tackle from Copiah-Lincoln CC in Mississippi, was the 2013 NJCAA Defensive Player of the Year. His teammate at Co-Lin was junior linebacker Jordan Harris, who was a second-team NJCAA All-American in 2013. Tucker had a sack in the UNI game, while Harris had nine tackles from his MLB position for the Cyclones.

The other two All-Americans are reserve defensive end Jhaustin Thomas (Trinity Valley CC) and starting strong safety Qujuan Floyd (Santa Monica CC). Thomas had one tackle and Floyd had six tackles against the Panthers.

Many players go to junior colleges in order to mature physically and mentally. Such is the case for junior linebacker Jay Jones, who made his first start at strong-side linebacker after transferring from Georgia Military Institute. 

Rhoads knew early in the recruiting process that he had a player ready for big-time college football in Jones. Jones contributed nine tackles and one sack, as well for Cyclones against the Panthers.

“He was smart enough to understand and recognize he needed discipline and he put himself in that position,” Rhoads said. “He’s benefited from it, but he was intentional benefiting from it. Right now we are the recipient of where it took him.”

Jones has been a bright spot for the Cyclones in fall camp. He doesn’t regret the decision to go the junior college route in his journey to Iowa State. 

“It (junior college) really helped me be a better student-athlete, football player and with time management,” Jones said. “Just all the things you need to be a successful person.”

Rhoads hopes to continue his success plucking high-caliber players out of junior colleges.

“We’ve got a long list of them we’re recruiting right now,” Rhoads said. “Our open date, we’ll be all over the country watching games, seeing kids late in the week at their schools.”

Like in most college football games, the game will be
fought in trenches, as Iowa-ISU play in '13.

For the first time, since the 2012 season, Iowa State won their season opener, with a 31-7 win over Northern Iowa. The win over Northern Iowa, raises Paul Rhoads opening game record to 5-2 over the seven seasons. Rhoads opened the 2011 and 2012 seasons, with a three game winning streak, including back to back wins over in-state rival, Iowa.

In 2011, the Cyclones under Rhoads opened the season with wins over UNI 20-19, Iowa 44-41 in 3 OT, then a road win at Connecticut 24-20. The Cyclones would later win three straight Big 12 games, including the 37-31 home win over #2 Oklahoma in 2 OT. The only difference in this year's opening schedule is the Cyclones travel to Toledo this year, rather than UConn. 

Three year starting QB 12 Sam B. Richardson scrambles vs.
UNI in the season opening win. Last year, Richardson had
8 carries for 29 yards, including a 12 yard run, vs. Iowa.
Iowa did not have a sack, in last year's ISU win.

The Cyclones are likely on cloud nine, after the win over Northern Iowa. ISU defeated both Iowa (20-17 in Iowa City) and Toledo (37-30 in Ames) last year.

Senior DRE Dale Pierson lead the Cyclones with three sacks
and his first career interception in the 31-7 win over UNI.

Iowa State returns seven offensive starters, including senior quarterback Sam B. Richardson, and six starters on defense, though senior DE Dale Pierson, one of ten defensive junior college transfers, is a new starter and opened the season, with three sacks and an interception over UNI. It was Pierson's first career interception.

Iowa State has shifted from a 4-3 defense to a 3-4 defense for the 2015 season. Tucker has moved from defensive tackle to nose guard in the 3-4, with Pearson playing RE. Junior Gabe Luna is the new LE, another JC transfer.

On offense, QB Richardson enters his third season as a starter, leading Iowa State to the win over Iowa last season. Sophomore RB Tyler Brown in the new feature back. He ran for 68 yards, including a long of 34 yards.

In his two games vs. Iowa, senior QB Richardson is 47-for-75 (62.7 pct.) for 515 yards and five TDs. He was 25-of-36 for 255 yards with 2 TDs in last year’s Cyclone road win.

Iowa State QB 12 Sam B. Richardson
in the '13 game, as Iowa gang tackles him.

One big difference in the Iowa State offense is the loss of former junior college TE E.J. Bibbs. He was a big contributor last season in the win over Iowa. Senior Ben Boesen replaces Bibbs and junior Justin Chandler, also 

Look for the ISU offense to use more three or even four wide receiver sets against Iowa. QB Richardson has a strong group of receivers on the outside and in the slot to attack Iowa in the air. Senior Quenton Bundrage returns from an ACL injury in 2015, while sophomore Allen Lazard is a threat both as a receiver and as a punt returner. Lazard and junior Dondre Dailey scored on pass receptions against UNI, as Richardson threw 21 of 29 for 233 yards and two touchdowns.

WR Bundrage missed last year’s Iowa game, but was outstanding in the 2013 contest. Bundrage caught seven passes for 146 yards and 3 TDs. His 3 TD catches tied for the second-best single-game total in school history

Junior D'Vario Montgomery is another receiver in the Cyclones passing attack. ISU will also use Brown and junior Mike Warren out of the backfield in the passing game. True freshman Carson Epps made his first catch against UNI.

The interior Iowa State offensive line against UNI, in the season opener.
Senior center 76 Jamison Lalk is the veteran of the unit, with 20 starts.

Iowa State's offensive line from left to right is sophomore Jake Campos (6-8 297), senior Oni Omolle (6-3 305), senior Jamison Lalk (6-6 304), senior JC transfer Wendell Taiese (6-6 350) and senior Brock Dagel (6-8 300). The Iowa defensive front 7 will see a considerable larger offensive line this week, as opposed to Illinois State, in Iowa's 31-14 win over Redbirds.

Iowa State was fueled by another punt returner in the opener against UNI, as well. Redshirt sophomore walk-on Trevor Ryen, a former UNI scholarship track athlete, returned a punt for 81 yards and a touchdown against his old school. Lazard was the primary punt returner in the opener.

In the secondary, sophomore free safety Kamari Cotton-Moya is a leader. He had eight tackles to lead the secondary. Iowa State returns two other starters from last year, in corners senior Sam E. Richardson and junior Nigel Tribune. Floyd, a senior, is the new starter.
Junior Cole Netten is the returning starter at placekicker. He was one of three on field goal attempts in the UNI game. He hit 24 yard kick, but missed from inside the 39 and inside the 49, as well.

Junior PK 1 Cole Netten connected on one FG against UNI.
Last year, his 42-yard field goal with 0:02 on the clock
won the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the Cyclones, 20-17.

Iowa State uses two punters, with sophomore Colin Downing and pooch punting specialist, sophomore Holden Kramer. Kramer came on in five games last season, as Downing was the regular punter in 2014.

Iowa is 11-6, since 1981 in Ames. Iowa leads the all-time series vs. Iowa State at 40-22, but the Cyclones have won 10 of the last 17 games in the series, including three of the last four. The Iowa-ISU series resumed in 1977, after 40+ years the series did not play. Iowa has won two of the last three games in Ames. 

Iowa State won last year’s meeting in Iowa City, 20-17, battling back from a 14-3 halftime deficit. Junior PK Cole Netten drilled the game-winning 42-yard field goal in the closing seconds, marking the second time ISU defeated Iowa on a last-second FG (Bret Culbertson in 2007).

Iowa defeated Iowa State (27-21) the last time the two teams met in Ames. Iowa led 21-0 at the break and held off a late ISU rally.  In 2013, Iowa led 27-7 with less than five minutes to play.

"It will be the first road trip for this football team and then with a lot of new players, that is going to be a great challenge," Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said. "It's a great environment to play in. Historically, the series has proven to be extremely competitive. It gets down to playing your best football.

"It is a big week in-state and most of the people around our state will be talking about this game. That is one of the great things about intrastate rivals, especially when we are in different conferences. I think that adds a lot to it as well."

Junior wide receiver leads Hawkeyes with 6 catches against Illinois State

Junior wide receiver 83 Matt VandeBerg had six catches for 59 yards and a 9-yard touchdown 

that gave Iowa a 24-0 lead late in the third quarter against Illinois State. VandeBerg caught

a touchdown pass during Iowa's bowl game vs. Tennessee, as well. He has not caught a pass

in the Cy-Hawk Game, over the past two seasons at Iowa.

In the last four Iowa games, junior wide receiver Matt VandeBerg, nicknamed “meerkat” by his coaches and teammates, has 11 catches for 160 yards and two touchdowns -- second on the team to senior wide receiver Tevaun Smith (13-210-1).

“Matt is a great receiver and I have full faith in him,” Iowa junior quarterback C.J. Beathard said.

“He is going to be where I need him to be when I need him to be there. He is a good receiver and he did a great job.”

Two of VandeBerg’s receptions Saturday led to first downs, another to a touchdown, and a fourth set up a field goal. Not too shabby for a guy making his fourth start in 24 collegiate games.

Senior WR 17 Jacob Hillyer had this 26-yard catch-and-run for a
touchdown during the 2013 game. The reception, as a sophomore, was
Hillyer's first career touchdown reception. Hillyer is one of two
senior wide receivers. Iowa also has two senior tight ends.

“I want to focus on what I’m doing and make myself better every day,” VandeBerg said. “I know C.J. has confidence in me, I know the coaches have confidence in me, otherwise I wouldn’t be on the field. To come out and be able to play like that means a lot. It adds more dimensions to our offense.”

Could we witness both Iowa and Iowa State work to establish an air attach in this year's Cy-Hawk Game?

Iowa senior RB 33 Jordan Canzeri running the ball in the
2013 Cy-Hawk Series game. Canzeri had a career game
in the passing game in the season opener in '15.

Because of an effective running game against Illinois State (44 carries, 210 yards, three touchdowns), the Hawkeyes attempted just 25 passes. The 16 receptions (for 221 yards) were spread among five receivers. Look for Beathard to continue sharing the wealth and leaning on VandeBerg.

Senior backup RB Jordan Canzeri had 118 all-purpose yards (28 rushing, 90 receiving). His 90 receiving yards are a career best. 

Iowa has a new primary rusher heading into 2015. Junior RB LeShun Daniels set career highs in carries 26, rushing yards 123, and longest rush. His 27-yard rush on the game's opening drive was a career long. Daniels made his first career start in the season opener vs. Illinois State.

This will be the first Cy-Hawk start for QB Beathard.

QB C.J. Beathard improved to 2-0 as a starter in the 2015 season opener for Iowa. Beathard made his first career start at Kinnick Stadium. 

The Iowa offensive line is lead by two seniors in 2015.
RG 65 Jordan Walsh and C 63 Austin Blythe were starters
for Iowa in the 2013 win in Ames for the Hawkeyes.
Iowa State forced three sacks on last year's starting QB.

He was 15-of-24 for 211 yards passing and one touchdown. He rushed eight times for 26 yards and two touchdowns. The eight rushing attempts was a career high. He lead Iowa to a 24-20 second-half road victory at Pitt last season, in relief of former two-year starter Jake Rudock, who lead Iowa in the 2013 victory in Ames. His first career start was at Purdue, last year, in the Big Ten road opener.

Iowa opened 2015 with two new offensive tackles, in sophomores Boone Myers and Ike Boettger, both Iowa preps. Iowa returned three offensive starters from last season. Seniors Austin Blythe and Jordan Walsh, along with sophomore Sean Welsh started last year's Cy-Hawk Game.

In the last trip to Ames in 2013, Iowa ran for 218 yards, one touchdown, on the ground and passed for only 160 yards on 14 receptions, but two touchdowns. 

Turning to the Iowa defense in this year's Cy-Hawk Game:

Junior CB 14 Desmond King made his
second career start in the '13 Cy-Hawk Game.
King and the Iowa secondary will be tested
most likely in the 2015 game on Saturday.
King is also Iowa's new primary kick and
punt returner on special teams for Iowa.

The Iowa secondary, like Iowa State, returns three starters, each at corner and free safety. It will be sophomore strong safety Miles Taylor first road start, as a Hawkeye. The Hawkeyes can expect the ball in the air from the Cyclones this Saturday.

Senior WLB Cole Fisher had a career-high eight tackles in his first career start against Illinois State. Fisher is the veteran, as two sophomores start at MLB and OLB, respectively, with Josey Jewell (5th start, but first at MLB) and Ben Niemann. It was also Niemann's first career start, as well.

Another interesting match up will be the Iowa defensive line against the Iowa State offensive line. Senior defensive ends Drew Ott and Nate Meier, along with defensive tackles junior Jaleel Johnson and sophomore Nathan Bazata.

In last year's loss at Kinnick, the Hawkeyes defense had issues with containment and failed to record one sack. 

In 2013, Iowa limited to the Cyclones to 181 yards and seven points over the first three quarters before Iowa State found fourth-quarter life. The Cyclones piled up 138 yards in the fourth quarter alone en route to 14 points to stage a late-game comeback primarily through the air, with Bundridge.

Next Up
Iowa State (1-0) hosts Iowa (1-0) in a Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series showdown next Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:45 p.m. The game will be televised by Fox. Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt in the booth and Molly McGrath on the sidelines. 

The Iowa State Cyclones own the Cy-Hawk Series Trophy currently in Ames.
In 2013, in Ames, the Iowa Hawkeyes brought the trophy back home to Iowa City.
This is a new group of Hawkeyes. New starting QB and many new linemen on both sides.

Iowa holds on in Ames to defeat Iowa State 27-21 to take back the Cy-Hawk Trophy to Iowa City

AMES, Iowa -- The University of Iowa football team jumped out to a 27-7 lead before holding off a fourth-quarter Iowa State rally to claim a 27-21 victory on Saturday night in the annual Cy-Hawk Series matchup inside Jack Trice Stadium.

Iowa limited to the Cyclones to 181 yards and seven points over the first three quarters before Iowa State found fourth-quarter life. The Cyclones piled up 138 yards in the fourth quarter alone en route to 14 points to stage a late-game comeback.

"We're thrilled to get the victory," said UI head coach Kirk Ferentz. "We knew it would be a battle, it's a battle every time we come to Ames. They don't give away victories here. We had to earn it."

The Hawkeyes finished the game with 378 yards of total offense, piling up 218 on the ground and 160 through the air. The Cyclones netted 319 yards -- 260 passing and 59 rushing.

Junior Mark Weisman had a career-high 35 carries for 145 yards, his third-straight game surpassing the 100-yard mark. Sophomore Jake Rudock completed 14-of-23 attempts for 160 yards with two touchdowns, and junior Kevonte Martin-Manley had seven catches for 60 yards with one score.

"Mark did a great job running hard," said Rudock. "You could see it in his eyes, like 'Keep giving it to me.' I kept telling him, 'Keep running well, if the offensive line keeps blocking the way they are, we are going to keep giving it to you and keep going.'"

Martin-Manley surpassed 100 career receptions and 1,000 career receiving yards, pushing him to 101 catches for 1,057 yards. He is the 20th Iowa player in program history with at least 100 receptions and the 36th to surpass 1,000 yards.

Iowa State's Sam B. Richardson completed 22-of-39 attempts for three touchdowns, while also tossing two interceptions. Wide receiver Quenton Bundrage had seven grabs for 146 yards with three scores, while James White finished with 26 yards on five carries.

A pair of Iowa defenders notched double-digit tackles. Senior Christian Kirksey finished with 11 stops (five solo), while senior Anthony Hitchens had 10 tackles with six solo.

After bottling up the Cyclones for the first two-plus quarters, a big-play attempted to flip the game's momentum. Iowa State's offense didn't go over the 100-yard mark for the game until the seven-minute mark of the third quarter, but despite that, a 67-yard touchdown pass cut the Hawkeyes' lead in half.

On third-and-4 from its own 33, Richardson connected with Bundrage for a 67-yard score when the receiver broke a B.J. Lowery arm tackle and out-ran the Iowa defense to make the score 13-7 with 5:28 remaining.

Iowa's offense had an answer, using a nine-play, 60-yard drive to put the Hawkeyes up 20-7.

Senior Jordan Cotton gave Iowa solid starting field position with a 28-yard yard kickoff return to the Iowa 40. After moving into Cyclone territory via the ground attack, Rudock converted a third-and-8, withstanding an Iowa State blitz before delivering an 18-yard strike to Martin-Manley on a crossing route to move the chains.

Three plays later, Rudock made the Cyclones pay for blitzing the house, when he connected with sophomore Jacob Hillyer for a 26-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown. The reception was Hillyer's first career touchdown reception.

After Iowa's defense forced a three-and-out, the Hawkeyes followed with a 15-play, 73-yard drive to push its advantage to 27-7. Fourteen of the 15 plays came on the ground, with Iowa bull-dozing its way into the end zone for the score. Weisman and junior Damon Bullock combined for 65 yards on the drive before Rudock scored from 1-yard out.

It was Rudock's fourth rushing touchdown this season, and he is the first quarterback in the Ferentz era to rush for a score in three-straight games.

The Cyclones wouldn't go down quietly, as they kept their hope alive with a seven-play, 82-yard drive that eclipsed 2:32 on the clock. Richardson ended the series with consecutive completions of 32 yards (to Tad Ecby) and 26 yards, the latter of which was a touchdown toss to Bundrage, making the score 27-14.

Iowa State made things interesting when tight end Ben Boesen recovered an on-side kick at the Iowa 46. The Hawkeyes had the on-side return set up, but the ball jumped over the first line of Iowa blockers and junior tight end Ray Hamilton couldn't snag the ball in mid-air, allowing for the Cyclone recovery.

On the second play of the Iowa State series, the Hawkeye defense forced Richardson's second interception of the game. The Iowa State quarterback targeted Jarvis West on a go route along the Cyclone sideline, but Lowery made a leaping, one-handed interception to give Iowa possession at its own 14.

After getting a three-and-out, the Cyclones took over at their own 41 yard line. Richardson then used completions of 7, 13, and 11 yards to advance Iowa State to the 34. The Hawkeyes buckled down to force a fourth-and-4 from the 17, but Richardon connected with Bundrage for a 17-yard score on a blown coverage making the score 27-21.

Iowa recovered the Cyclones' second on-side kick and needed just one first down to seal the victory. Weisman ran for 5 yards on first down, 4 on second, but his third-and-1 attempt was bottled up leaving 12 seconds remaining.

After a Hawkeye punt, Iowa State took possession at its own 13, but the Cyclones' miracle comeback was shot down, as Iowa ended its two-game losing streak in the series and brought the Cy-Hawk Trophy back to Iowa City.

"This is a big team win," said Rudock. "We are all trying to get better, trying to get the win and trying to put ourselves in a good situation."

Iowa controlled the opening half of action, jumping out to a 13-0 lead. The Hawkeyes gained three times as many yards as the Cyclones, holding a 186-61 advantage in total offense and had a 10-minute advantage in time of possession.

Iowa used a 10-play, 71-yard drive to score the game's first points early in the second quarter. After taking over at the 29 yard line, the Hawkeyes moved to midfield behind three rushes and a 7-yard completion to Martin-Manley. On third-and-4, Rudock connected with Hamilton to move to the ISU-38, and two plays later, Rudock split a pair of Cyclone defenders, finding Tevaun Smith for a 25-yard gain to the 2.

Following a 5-yard illegal formation penalty, Weisman rushed 2 yards to the 5 before Rudock zipped a 5-yard touchdown pass to Martin-Manley to give Iowa a 7-0 advantage. Rudock was 4-of-4 for 52 yards on the drive.

After three consecutive three-and-outs, Iowa used a healthy dose of its ground game -- using 13 consecutive rushes to advance to the Iowa State 11. The Hawkeyes converted three third downs on the series, but the drive stalled at the 10 to set up a 27-yard Mike Meyer field goal that made the score 10-0 with 1:43 remaining in the half.

The Hawkeyes added a field goal before the half when senior linebacker James Morris forced Iowa State's first turnover. After moving to midfield courtesy of just its fourth first down of the half, Morris batted up a pass attempted for James White, picked it off and returned it 27-yards to the Iowa State 25 with 33 seconds left. Meyer made the score 13-0 with a 38-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining.

Iowa (2-1) returns to action Sept. 21, hosting Western Michigan in its final nonconference game of the season. Game time is set for 11 a.m. (CT) inside Kinnick Stadium on the Big Ten Network.  Western Michigan was at Northwestern on Saturday night.

Game Day: Cy-Hawk Series, Iowa at Iowa State in Ames

Something has got to give on Saturday in Ames for one of these teams?

Iowa (1-1)has a seven game losing steak over FBS opponents, while Iowa State (0-1) looks to make it three in a row in the Cy-Hawk Series in Football.  The Hawkeyes have won three of the last five in the series. 

But, the Hawkeyes haven't dominated the series, since the fifteen game win streak that came to an end in 1998, in Hayden Fry's final season.  Iowa has won six of the last ten games in the series. The Hawkeyes lead the all-time series 39-21 and they are 16-8 all-time in Ames.

Iowa has won against FCS opponents, again last week, unlike Iowa State, who lost to the University of Northern Iowa 28-20 in the season opener. Iowa beat UNI 27-16 in Week 3 last season

Does Iowa State benefit from such an early bye week?  This is the first of four games this season, where an Iowa opponent is coming off a bye week ahead of playing the Hawkeyes. Iowa has two bye weeks ahead of Ohio State and Michigan, but today, it is all about Iowa vs. ISU.

It is the first of four trophy games for Iowa in 2013.  Many in Black and Gold suggest this is Iowa State's Super Bowl, since what other strong rivalry game does Iowa State enjoy each season other than the Cy-Hawk Game?

Playing Tulsa three games in two seasons doesn't create a rivalry for the Cyclones?  ISU actually has another bye week after today's Iowa game.

It is an interesting September slate for the Cyclones opening with ISU, a bye week, Iowa, a bye week, then a Thursday night game at Tulsa.  This is ISU coach Paul Rhoads fifth season Ames.  He brings an Iowan prospective as a Cental Iowa native.

Kirk Ferentz is coaching in his fifteenth straight Cy-Hawk Game as head coach at Iowa.  This week, Ferentz said, "I can't remember many trips up there in the last 15 years where it hasn't been pretty lively. You know, it's not an easy place to go play."

The young Hawkeyes hit the road for the first time in 2013 to face an even younger Iowa State team, who lost 6 starters on offense, seven on defense, after last year's 6-7 season.

Both teams will send out a sophomore quarterback in this year's Cy-Hawk Game.  As Marc Morehouse's Gameday article highlighted this morning in The Gazette, each is from the State of Florida.

ISU's Sam Richardson is making his fourth career start and seeking his first win in college.  He has ability to make plays with his feet (leading rusher in '13) and through the air.

Jake Rudock for Iowa will run less than Richardson, but he has scored three touchdowns via run in his first two weeks.  Ferentz said this week, "But no matter how many plays you run or how many yards you get, it's still about getting points. That is the number one criteria for an offensive football team."

Iowa brings the senior leadership at linebacker this season, after Iowa State did last year. Iowa starts three senior linebackers in Iowan James Morris, and out of staters Christian Kirksey and Anthony Hitchens.  They each have 100 tackle seasons in their resume.

Iowa State has a senior MLB Jeremiah George, but he is making 11th start today in his career. WLB Luke Knott is a redshirt freshman making his first start and SLB Jared Brackens is a junior in his first season as a starter.

How will turnovers play out in the 2013 game?

Ferentz responded to questions this week on turnovers and schemes in this series, "I don't think there is anything that we changed. So I can't really explain it, quite frankly. And last year was one of those deals where we won the turnover battle and lost the game. That's kind of unusual in this series. But last year, that's the way it worked."

Iowa lost last year's game 9-6 in Iowa City, when ISU ended Iowa's final drive due to an interception by departed LB Jake Knott. In rivalry games, defense, special teams and turnovers are usually wildcards.

One the road in Ames, Iowa would be good to stay ahead of the chains.  In last years game at Michigan State, Iowa won 19-16 in 2 OT.

So, how will both teams stay ahead in the down and distance game?

"First thing I think of is two weeks ago and conversions on third downs, whether it be 3rd and short, 3rd and long, whatever it may be," Ferentz said. "You've got to keep the chains moving, and we didn't do a good enough job of that certainly a couple weeks ago," as Ferentz reflected on their last loss.

Watching Iowa today, how will senior Iowans Morris, PK Mike Meyer, RT Brett Van Sloten, LG Conor Boffeli, LDE Dominic Alvis and FS Tanner Miller play?  Morris, for example, didn't play in Iowa's last win in 2010.  Iowa starts eleven seniors, while Iowa State has eleven, as well, including special teams.  The chip last two seasons often come from the Iowans, but not always in this series.

ISU senior TB James White scored the winning TD in the 2011 44-41 3OT game in Ames.  He is starting, with senior Shontrelle Johnson and junior JUCO transfer Aaron Wimbley leads the group in most carries, after one game. Senior Iowan Jeff Woody could be a guy to keep an eye on today.

Iowa has played four running backs this season and will likely continue to rotate them, lead by junior fullback Mark Weisman, who didn't play a significant role last year, but not until Week 3 vs. UNI.

Ferentz on his running backs said, "well, I think we have four backs we feel good about based on practice and what we've seen so far in games. It's just things are dictated by how the game goes. But Mark's doing a good job, and we're not surprised by that. But certainly we feel good about all four guys."

Iowa goes five deep at the tight end position for the first time ever.  Redshirt freshman George Kittle executed an explosive 47 yard wheel route in Iowa's 28-14 win over Missouri State last week.  Explosive plays are very important in big games. A 12 yard or greater run or 16 or greater pass play are what Iowa offensive coordinator Greg Davis measures.  Further, special teams and turnovers can play key roles, as well.

Who will use the tight end over the middle most effectively?  In last year's game, Iowa threw an interception over the middle targeting the TE.

Another challenge to the game in the passing game could be the wind? Jack Trice Stadium can become a wind tunnel at times and winds are expectedbon Saturday. Will they calm down as the Sun sets over Ames?

Both teams are expected to use the tight end.  The running backs could also figure in the passing game, as well.  Will someone step up at wide receiver for either team?

Nebraska-Omaha transfer senior Justin Coleman lead ISU at WR in the loss to UNI, with a 103 yards on four receptions, including an explosive TD reception.  TB White had five receptions in the season opener from his RB position.  ISU will go at least three deep at TE.

Iowa is lead at TE by senior C.J. Fiedorwicz, who has Iowa's lone TD reception, so far this season. Junior WR Kevonte Martin-Manley leads Iowa with 12 receptions.  Iowa needs to reduce drops and miscues in passing game.  Do they keep ahead of the chains and sustain drives in Week 3?

Iowa has given up four explosive TD passes in the secondary over the past two weeks. Iowa defensive coordinator and secondary coach Phil Parker needs to clean things up.  Iowa lone freshman starter is true freshman CB Desmond King, in for injured sophomore Jordan Lomax.  King did recovery a fumble last week, in his first career start.

Will the ISU coaching staff scheme towards Iowa's newbie at CB?  Or will they attack senior CB B.J. Lowery?  Or, will they attack Iowa's middle secondary?

While Iowa appears to own most of the advantages heading into this game, with the run game, run defense and special teams overall, ISU could be more dominate in the pass offense and defense heading into this one.  Iowa's Hitchens has been credited for a sack this season, while ISU's Brackens had a more traditional one in the season opener.

Iowa's red zone defense has been good, but red zone offense needs improvement. It should be a lively game in Ames today.

Defense lead last year in the 9-6 slugfest. Last time in Ames, it was 24-24 at the end of regulation.  Our pick: Iowa 30, Iowa State 21.

Iowa must keep Iowa State from hanging around with the Hawkeyes.  Iowa State is younger than Iowa.  Iowa's senior leadership and veterans need to begin strong and close out this game.  Iowa hasn't accomplished that on the road, since the 2 OT win at Michigan State last year.  This game, Iowa is a three point favorite on the road.

Iowa's offensive and defensive lines need to play physical and execute. It will be challenging at Jack Trice. Iowa typically wins this series when they win the game in the trenches.

As Kirk Ferentz said on Tuesday, "It will be a tough ballgame like always. Anytime I think we get together, it's usually a pretty good game. I expect him to be ready to go, and they're an aggressive ballclub."

Iowa is healthy heading into Ames, except for one part-time starter at CB, but there has been some concerns in Ames?  How many players are impacted? 

How will sophomore Jamison Lark's first start go at center for the Cyclones?  Iowa's strength in defensive line is in the middle. Juniors Louis Trica-Pasat and Carl Davis, with sophomore Darian Cooper.  DE Alvis leads line in tackles.

Will Iowa continue to get to eighty or more offensive plays from scrimmage, as Iowa utilities new no-huddle offense with Rudock at QB?

Today's Cy-Hawk Game kicks off at 5:05 p.m. on FS1. Tune in on DirecTV on channel 219 and on Dish Network on channel 150.

No, it isn't Iowa State's Super Bowl, ISU has taken down Nebraska and Oklahoma State out recently and they ended Iowa 15 years of dominance.

The Cyclones have played some good football over the past 12 years, since 9/11.  We agree with Paul Rhoads "maybe at some point"  however here and now... it is simply the Iowa-Iowa State game.

Iowa has eight more important games in the Big Ten, with Iowa State having nine more important games in the Big 12.

But, today, this game is the most important one.  Who wins?  We shall soon see!

Iowa State Football Camp interupted by Mother Nature and Flooding

This is a time where college football players are in fall camp preparing for the upcoming 2010 College Football season. But, there is an interruption in Ames, with the Iowa State football team. For great coverage from KCRG-TV on the flooding impacting Ames: link

Iowa State is schedule to kickoff the 2010 College Football season on Thursday, September 2Nd, when the Cyclones host the Northern Illinois Huskies from Jack Trice Stadium, which is currently surrounded by water, due to the flooding in Ames.

Iowa State players' hearts go out to flooded community ‎ - USA Today
Damage to Hilton Coliseum could exceed $100000, though, according to Iowa State officials. Water was turned off throughout Ames, which forced the football ...
Floods won't stop Iowa State classes, first football game ‎ - DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)

Iowa St. players help sandbag facilities - ‎ESPN
Iowa State's football practice fields were already under water before Tuesday night's 90-minute downpour that has flooded Hilton Coliseum and the school's ...
Cyclones keep perspective amidst flooding - ESPN (blog)

Unlike the Flood of 2008 that hit the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area: one death has been reported in Central Iowa, due to recent flooding ...

Flooding kills 1 in Iowa; hundreds evacuated - ‎The Associated Press
The floor at Hilton Coliseum, Iowa State's basketball arena, was covered with ...
Jack Trice football stadium was still dry, surrounded by sandbags football ...

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ISU Cyclones win opener 44-17 fueled by 20 points off turnovers

It wasn't always pretty... turnovers, personal fouls and some busted plays, but Iowa State wins game #1 over South Dakota State, 47-17, with more than 46,000 fans cheering in Jack Trice Stadium tonight.

It was a great night for some newcomers and new starters, including the following:

• Frosh WR Sedrick Johnson scores his first TD reception in his debut


• Frosh PK Grant Mahoney hit 3 FGs and all his XPs in his debut


• Sophomore QB Austen Arnaud looked good in his first start

The Iowa State Cyclones (1-0) will face Kent State (3-9 in '07) on September 6th at Jack Trice. Kent State travels to Boston College on Saturday to open their season. Kent State defeated ISU 23-14 in last year's opener for both teams.

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Top College Football Games: August 30, 2008

In Ames, Iowa, the Iowa State Cyclones kickoff the 2008 season at home.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the first day in College Football for 2008:

Top Games:

1. Oregon State at Stanford in Pac Ten showdown
2. Troy at Middle Tennessee in Sun Belt showdown
3. Vanderbilt at Miami-Ohio
4. North Carolina State at South Carolina
5. Wake Forest at Baylor
6. UTEP at Buffalo

Ugly Game:

1. Charleston Southern at Miami-Florida

Other Games of Interest:

1. South Dakota State at Iowa State
2. Hofstra at Connecticut
3. Jacksonville State at Georgia Tech
4. Eastern Kentucky at Cincinnati
5. Eastern Illinois at Central Michigan
6. Northeastern at Ball State
7. Indiana State at Eastern Michigan

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Big 12 vs. Missouri Valley Football Conference Showdown Tonight on TV

Prediction: Iowa State 31 South Dakota State 20

Kickoff of coach Gene Chizik's second season @ ISU

The Cyclones will benefit from the FBS vs. FCS game being a season opener, as opposed to playing a FCS team in game 2 or 3 (ie: like UNI last year L 13-24).

ISU will open with sophomore Austin Arnaud, Ames native, at QB in the opener. One would expect to see Omaha native, sophomore Phillip Bates, get some time at QB too. These Thursday season openers are becoming popular in Ames at Jack Trice. This should be a good game, but the Cyclones should win this year, vs. the FCS.

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Two QBs in college that wore the #5 jersey... comparison for future?

They both wore the #5 jersey as college sophomore quaterbacks.

They both had great sophomore seasons.

Drew Tate in '04 wearing the #5 jersey lead Iowa to a share of the Big Ten title and a 10-2 record and a bowl win over defending champion, LSU, in the 2005 Capital One Bowl.

Todd Reesing in '07 wore the #5 jersey for the Kansas Jayhawks. Kansas finished 12-1 and the Jayhawks beat Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl.

The magic in '04 wasn't repeated by Drew Tate and Iowa as a junior and senior. Is Todd Reesing and Kansas headed the same direction in '08?

Not every preseason magazine or poll has Kansas repeating with a Top 25 finish. The Jayhawks benefited from missing Top 25 and Big 12 South opponents: Oklahoma, Texas and Texas Tech during last year's 12-1 campaign. In 2008, most have the three Big 12 opponents among the top 25 in the nation. Unlike '07, Kansas will face all three Big 12 South opponents in '08, plus five other brothers in the Big 12 North.

Is the foundation clearly in place for KU as some suggest?

Kansas open Big 12 play on October 4th in Ames, Iowa, facing the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. It will be interesting to see how much #5 Reesing compares with old #5 Drew Tate. Tate's junior season got off to a rough start at Jack Trice in Ames in '05. The Cyclones have won two straight games at home in the Big 12.

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Cy-Hawk Football Rivalry Extended Through 2017

The Iowa-Iowa State Football series has been extended per various news sources today through the 2017 season.

The Football series was renewed in 1977, after being off the schedule, since 1934. Iowa hosted the 1977 game and beat the intrastate rival, 12-10, at sold out historic Kinnick Stadium.

Games will continue to be alternated between ISU's Jack Trice Stadium and Iowa's Kinnick Stadium.

This year's game is scheduled for Saturday, September 14th at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa. Kickoff Time has yet to be announced.

It's interesting to note that for the next 5 years, the guest will continue to receive 20% of the gate. ISU benefits more from the arrangement, since ISU's Jack Trice is less than 80% the capacity of Iowa's Kinnick. ISU will continue to benefit from the next 3 trips to Kinnick, including this season, with the 20% split.

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