Iowa edges Iowa State 16-13 in close Cy-Hawk rivalry matchup

On September 12, 2026, Iowa defeated Iowa State 16-13 in a tightly contested game at Kinnick Stadium. Caden Buhr's 42-yard field goal with 15 seconds remaining secured the victory, marking Iowa's narrowest margin in the series since 2019. Both teams managed to avoid turnovers and sacks during the game, a first in recent Cy-Hawk history. The contest was marked by a balanced offense for Iowa, throwing 30 passes compared to 29 runs, a rare occurrence under offensive coordinator Tim Lester. The Hawkeyes now improve to 47-25 all-time against the Cyclones, continuing a trend of closely contested matches between the two teams.

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