Iowa State and Iowa Prepare for Week 2 Rivalry Matchup

The Iowa State Cyclones are set to face the Iowa Hawkeyes in a Week 2 college football matchup at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Cyclones aim to extend their recent success over the Hawkeyes, having won three of the last four encounters, with Iowa's 2023 victory now vacated by the NCAA.

Iowa State kicked off the Jimmy Rogers era with a decisive 38-10 win against Southeast Missouri State, while Iowa secured a dominant 40-0 victory over Northern Illinois. Iowa State's new quarterback, Jaylen Raynor, made a strong debut, contributing two touchdown passes and two rushing touchdowns. The Cyclones also have key players like running back Aiden Flora and receiver Dominic Overby stepping up.

For Iowa, running back Kamari Moulton had an impressive performance in Week 1, rushing for 183 yards and two touchdowns. The Hawkeyes are still evaluating their quarterback situation, with Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski both seeing action. Historical trends suggest a low-scoring game, as the last four meetings have all gone Under 40.5 points, and the Under has hit in 18 of the last 21 matchups between these teams.