For many football fans in the state of Iowa, this is the biggest football game of the year. It is one of the great sports rivalries of the Midwest. It is Iowa versus Iowa State.
The two intra-state rivals are battling in the 70th edition of the Cy-Hawk game, fighting for a big early win. Bragging rights for the entire year are on the line today in Ames, Iowa.
Both teams enter the contest 1-0 after winning their Week 1 contests. The Hawkeyes and Cyclones feature defensive-heavy squads. This game promises some old-school, hard-hitting football. The Cy-Hawk game is much more than deciding the better of the two sides. The will of both of these teams will be tested by one another.
Enough preamble, we all know what’s at stake here. This is Iowa-Iowa State! Follow along below with our live blog, chronicling all of the action happening in real-time from Jack Trice Stadium. Remember to refresh the page to keep the updates rolling in.