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Exciting 2025 Football Season: Iowa, Iowa State Rivalry Set!

5/30/2025

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Iowa and Iowa State are gearing up for an exciting 2025 football season! The highly anticipated Cy-Hawk rivalry kicks off on September 6 at 11 a.m. CT on FOX. Fans can also look forward to Iowa's opener against Albany on August 30 at 5 p.m. CT on FS1, and Iowa State's thrilling match against Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland, on August 23 at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN.

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Iowa and Iowa State's football rivalry dates back to 1894, but the Cy-Hawk Trophy was established in 1977. This annual clash symbolizes fierce competition, echoing past rivalries like Michigan-Ohio State. As of 2024, Iowa leads the series 47-24, showcasing a long-standing athletic tradition.

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Iowa and Iowa State are gearing up for an exciting 2025 football season! The highly anticipated Cy-Hawk rivalry kicks off on September 6 at 11 a.m. CT on FOX. Fans can also look forward to Iowa's opener against Albany on August 30 at 5 p.m. CT on FS1, and Iowa State's thrilling match against Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland, on August 23 at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN.

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