The Iowa State Cyclones take on instate rivals the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. The Cyclones opened the season with an easy win over Southeast Missouri State while The Iowa Hawkeyes struggled with an unconventional 7-3 win over South Dakota State. The Iowa State Cyclones lost their last three games on the road last season and hope for better fortunes in this one. In the opener, Hunter Dekkers threw for 293 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Xavier Hutchinson and Darren Wilson Jr. combined for 167 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. The rushing attack was led by 104 yards and 1 touchdown and as a team, they rushed for 176 yards. On the defensive side, they gave up 10 points and 320 yards. The Iowa Hawkeyes have won 7 of their last 8 home games going back to last season. Spencer Petras did not have a great opener as he completed just 44 percent of his passes for 109 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Arland Bruce IV and Leshon Williams have combined for 91 receiving yards and as a team, they were able to manage just 61 yards on the ground. Williams rushed for 72 yards on 24 carries. The defense was able to step up allowing just three points and 120 yards. Iowa has won the last 6 meetings against the Cyclones and 7 of the last 8. Iowa will need more from their offense in this one. I think Iowa State has a chance to win this one outright. Take the points in this one.

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