Match Preview: Iowa versus Iowa State, with Odds and Early Predictions for the Big Noon Kickoff
On September 6th, 2025, the Iowa State Cyclones and the Iowa Hawkeyes will face off in Ames, Iowa, for the prestigious Cy-Hawk trophy. Fox will broadcast this highly anticipated game.
As of September 2nd, the under 41.5 points is favored in the game, with odds of -110 at Caesars. Betting on Iowa State on the spread gives -2.5 at -120 on FanDuel and -144 on the moneyline at FanDuel. On the other hand, betting on Iowa gives +3 at DraftKings (-105) or +130 on the moneyline at BetMGM.
Last season, Iowa State clinched a dramatic victory with a last-second field goal from Kyle Konrardy. The Cyclones are currently 2-0 for the 2025 season, while Iowa is 1-0.
In terms of statistics, Iowa State fared slightly better than Iowa in both scoring and defense, but neither team ranked in the top 40 nationally. Iowa ranked 72nd in the nation in scoring last season, averaging 27.7 points per game, while Iowa State ranked 55th with an average of 28.2 points per game. Iowa's defense, however, was more robust, ranking 11th in the nation in points allowed, with an average of 17.8 points per game.
The starting quarterback for Iowa in this game will be Mark Gronowski, who has been officially named the starter by head coach Kirk Ferentz. For Iowa State, Rocco Becht will lead the offensive charge. Becht has thrown an interception in both meetings with Iowa, but managed to throw for 272 yards and two touchdowns in last year's matchup.
It's worth noting that fewer than 40 points have been scored in five of the last six matchups between Iowa and Iowa State. Iowa has won seven of the last nine matchups between the two teams, and Iowa has not lost a game to Iowa State in Ames since 2011.
Unfortunately, all three touchdown scorers from the last matchup are now in the NFL (Kaleb Johnson, Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel). Iowa State has not won back-to-back Cy-Hawk trophies since 2011 and 2012.
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This promises to be an exciting game, filled with tension and drama. Don't miss it!
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