The long‑standing Cy‑Hawk rivalry returns to Iowa City this Saturday, Sept. 12, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. CT at Kinnick Stadium. The Iowa Hawkeyes enter the game ranked No. 21 after a dominant 40‑0 shutout of Northern Illinois, while the Iowa State Cyclones arrive on their first road trip of the Jimmy Rogers era following a 38‑10 victory over Southeast Missouri State.
Game Details and How to Watch
Fans can catch the action on NBC, with a live stream available on Peacock. For those unable to attend, KCCI will provide highlights and analysis after the game. Tickets are sold out, but secondary‑market options remain on SeatGeek.
Honoring a Fallen Band Member
The Hawkeye Marching Band will honor Derek Phillips, a beloved member who tragically collapsed during last week’s game. A moment of silence is planned before kickoff, and the halftime show will feature the “50 Years of The Muppet Show” performance Phillips helped prepare, with a special drill spelling out his name during “Rainbow Connection.” Band members will wear black ribbons in his memory.
Series History and Recent Trends
Overall, Iowa leads the series 46‑25, though recent years have been more competitive. The Cyclones have claimed three of the last four meetings, including the last two victories in Iowa City. Since Kirk Ferentz took over as Iowa’s head coach in 1999, the series stands at 14‑12 in Iowa’s favor.
Jimmy Rogers, new head coach at Iowa State, is no stranger to Kinnick Stadium; he served as defensive coordinator at South Dakota State when the Jackrabbits faced a 7‑3 loss there in 2022.
Recent Results
- 2025: Iowa State 16, Iowa 13
- 2024: Iowa State 20, Iowa 19
- 2023: Iowa 20, Iowa State 13
- 2022: Iowa State 10, Iowa 7
- 2021: Iowa 27, Iowa State 17
Last season, kicker Kyle Konrardy secured back‑to‑back 54‑yard field goals in the final minutes, helping Iowa State retain the trophy for a second straight year.
Additional Coverage
KCCI’s “Big College Kickoff” will air Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. on Very Local, offering pre‑game insight and interviews. The streaming channel provides 24/7 access to local news, weather, and original programming.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
