Iowa and Iowa State collide in the 71st meeting of the Cy-Hawk Series in Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes have won seven of the last eight and in the last six meetings the average margin of victory is less than six points. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says Iowa State has become an outstanding program.

Ferentz says Iowa State’s defense has made them a contender in the Big 12.

Ferentz says the experience of Cyclone quarterback Rocco Becht will make the Cyclone offense a challenge to stop.

Iowa State coach Matt Campbell calls this a big test for his team.

The Cyclones made explosive plays in a win over North Dakota but the trick against the Hawkeye defense is to make plays without making mistakes.

Playing this early in the season makes the rivalry unique.