Iowa State and Iowa Renew Rivalry in Week 2 College Football Showdown

The Iowa State Cyclones will meet the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, reigniting their rivalry. Iowa State aims to extend its recent success against Iowa, having won three of the last four encounters, although Iowa's victory in 2023 was vacated by the NCAA.

Iowa State began the Jimmy Rogers era with a decisive 38-10 win over Southeast Missouri State, while Iowa secured a dominant 40-0 victory against Northern Illinois. Rogers, who previously coached at Washington State, is leading a new team after many players transferred to Penn State under former coach Matt Campbell.

Both teams are dealing with quarterback competitions, with Iowa's Kamari Moulton emerging as a key player after a standout performance in Week 1. The SportsLine Projection Model suggests a trend favoring the Under in this matchup, as previous games in the rivalry have consistently fallen below 41.5 points.