Rob Gray

The Gazette sports writers Madison Hricik and Mike Hlas joined by The Gazette correspondent Rob Gray to discuss the upcoming 2025 Cy-Hawk football game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Here’s what The Gazette thinks Iowa State Cyclones keys to victory against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Cy-Hawk series this Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium.

Legendary Cyclone quarterback Brock Purdy never beat Iowa. Becht could improve to 2-1 against the Hawkeyes.

Becht seeks to become ISU’s first quarterback to win two games against the Hawkeyes since the legendary — and stunningly erratic — Steele Jantz accomplished the feat in 2011-12.

“It’s super fun getting out there with three of my best friends out on the field together,” said Burkle, who hopes to help ISU (2-0) beat Cy-Hawk series rival Iowa (1-0) at 11 a.m. Saturday (Fox) at Jack Trice Stadium.

Cyclones could see different look when Hawkeyes come to town Saturday, but will see stellar offensive line and defense

Iowa State looking for second straight win over Hawkeyes when teams meet at Jack Trice Stadium

The Cyclones (2-0, 1-0 Big 12) face in-state rival Iowa at 11 a.m. (FOX) next Saturday and if they can come remotely close to playing as efficiently as they did against the Coyotes (0-1) they could be well-positioned to notch their first home win in the Cy-Hawk series since 2011.

Rocco Becht threw only one incompletion and walk-on kicker Kyle Konrardy kicked school record 63-yard field goal in the Cyclones win over South Dakota

The Cyclones face South Dakota at Jack Trice stadium Saturday, August 30, and here are the keys to their victory

About 180 people in total, including family and close friends, will be back in Ames this weekend during the game against South Dakota.

It signified Iowa State’s “Week 0” season opener against Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland. The first stage of the star defensive back’s 2025 farewell tour in cardinal and gold — a five-year journey marked by several stratospheric highs and a handful sobering lows.

The second step for No. 22 Iowa State's mettle-testing first quarter of the regular season is on tap this weekend. Here’s what to expect.

Matt Campbell on the Ireland win: Focus is on growing, getting ready for Saturday and leaning on Cyclone Nation every step of the way.

Cyclones returning to Ames with South Dakota on their minds