Now that Cy-Hawk is back, things are going to get spicy this Saturday. Since 1894, Iowa and Iowa State have been rivals, and Saturday in Ames will mark the start of yet another intense chapter. Albany was easily defeated by the Hawkeyes last week, but this game is different. Mark Gronowski ‘s first FBS start hardly tested him, and now he’s up against a defense that has already completely flipped two teams.

After a big win over Kansas State in Ireland and over South Dakota, Iowa State’s confidence is at an all-time high. The Cyclones’ offense will put a lot of pressure on Iowa’s new secondary if Rocco Becht continues to play at his present level. In short, both of these teams have legit hopes of making the playoffs. This is the test for Iowa, while ISU’s goal will be to maintain the mo

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