Iowa vs Iowa State highlights: Cyclones win Cy-Hawk on late field goal
The Cy-Hawk Trophy is staying in Ames, Iowa, with Iowa State football for another season.
The Cyclones defeated in-state rival Iowa at home for the first time since 2011 on Saturday, Sept. 6, as Iowa State kicker Kyle Konrardy hit a 54-yard field goal with under two minutes left to win 16-13.
It’s the second consecutive season Konrardy has made a game-winning field goal, as he also hit a 54-yarder last season with six seconds left in the road game to give Iowa State the win.
There wasn’t a ton of offense in Cy-Hawk, per usual, but quarterback Rocco Becht did enough — 18 of 27 passing for 134 yards with a touchdown — to lead Iowa State to victory. The Hawkeyes struggled to create offense through the air, as Mark Gronowski finished 13 of 24 passing for 83 yards with an interception.
Here are the highlights from Iowa State’s rivalry win.
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Iowa State wins it
Iowa State forces a four-and-out, as Iowa turns it over on fourth down as the Hawkeyes can’t move the chains.
Another year, another Kyle Konrardy game-winning field goal in Cy-Hawk. Make it two consecutive wins for the Cyclones.
Konrardy does it again
Iowa State kicker Kyle Konrardy nails a 54-yard field goal with 1:52 left in the fourth quarter to give the Cyclones a 16-13 lead.
The field goal was his third make of the day. It’s also his second potential game-winner against Iowa, as he also made a 54-yard field goal last year with six seconds remaining to beat the Hawkeyes.
Cy-Hawk legend.
Gabe Burkle make great catch to move chains
What a catch by Gabe Burkle, who saves Iowa State on third down. Becht’s throw was tipped by an Iowa State receiver, and Burkle was able to catch the deflected pass for a 17-yard gain.
Iowa State nearing midfield with 4:26 left in the fourth quarter.
Iowa punts
Iowa puts together another long drive, wasting 5:06 of game clock in seven plays, but the drive eventually stalls out and the Hawkeyes punt.
Iowa and Iowa State are still tied at 13-13 with 8:21 left in the fourth quarter.
Iowa State punts
Becht drops a dime throw to Dominic Overby on third-and-5, but Overby can’t haul in the pass, forcing Iowa State to punt.
Iowa State ends a long drive — 12 plays, 53 yards — with no points.
Iowa ties it
Iowa scores 10 unanswered points to tie the game at 13-13 after a 36-yard field goal from Drew Stevens.
The Hawkeyes are finding some success offensively their last two drives, as they gained 77 yards on 16 plays after ending the half with a 16-play, 85-yard drive.
Iowa forces three and out to start second half
Iowa continues its momentum from the end of the first half, forcing a quick three and out from Iowa State to start the second half.
The Hawkeyes are looking for another long scoring drive.
Iowa scores just before halftime
Iowa puts together an impressive drive just before halftime, gaining 85 yards on 16 plays capped off by a 2-yard touchdown run from Gronowski.
Iowa makes the score 13-10 before the break after the much-needed score.
Iowa gets bailed out by Iowa State penalty
Gronowski appears to be sacked on third down in the red zone, but an Iowa State holding penalty gives Iowa first down on the 2-yard line.
Iowa with a chance to score just before halftime.
Iowa State makes it 13-3
Becht sees a mismatch with an Iowa defensive back on 6-foot-7 tight end Ben Brahmer, and Brahmer makes the 2-yard catch for a touchdown with the size advantage.
Iowa State extends its lead to 13-3 with 4:50 left in the first half.
Jeremiah Cooper intercepts Gronowski
Gronowski’s short pass is jumped by Iowa State cornerback Jeremiah Cooper, who returns the pass 24 yards to Iowa’s 18-yard line.
Iowa State has a chance to take a 10-point lead after the turnover, as Iowa’s offense continues to struggle.
Iowa makes field goal
Fans are getting peak Cy-Hawk right now, with not a ton of offense happening. Iowa capitalizes on the turnover with a 31-yard field goal that just sneaks through the uprights to make the score 6-3 in the second quarter.
Gronowski is 5 of 7 passing for 12 yards. Peak Iowa.
Iowa recovers punt
In a somewhat controversial call, Iowa recovers after Iowa State muffs the punt. The ruling was upheld after review, despite the ball hitting an Iowa defender.
Iowa takes over on Iowa State’s 33-yard line.
Iowa punts again
Iowa State’s defense is dominating, as the Cyclones force back-to-back losses of six yards after Iowa starts showing momentum offensively.
Iowa State leads 6-0 after the first quarter. The Hawkeyes are finding no success on the ground so far.
Iowa State hits another field goal
Konrardy hits another field goal to take a 6-0 lead in the first quarter. Rocco Becht’s pass attempt to Dominic Overby was nearly hauled in for a touchdown, but Overby couldn’t hold on.
The Hawkeyes need some offense here soon.
Iowa State takes 3-0 lead
Cyclones strike first, as Kyle Konrardy hits a 44-yard field goal to give Iowa State a 3-0 lead.
Iowa goes three and out
Mark Gronowski’s 4-yard pass comes up a yard short of the first-down marker, and the Hawkeyes elect to punt. Iowa State defense holds strong in its first outing.
Iowa State wins toss, defers
Iowa State wins the coin toss, and defers to the second half. Iowa to start with the ball in Ames.
Tyrese Haliburton on site
NBA All-Star and former Iowa State guard Tyrese Haliburton is on site for Cy-Hawk, also appearing on ‘Big Noon Kickoff.’
Iowa State fans pack Fox’s ‘Big Noon Kickoff’
Iowa State fans showed up in droves for Fox’s ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ pregame show:
Dave Portnoy also made an appearance on an Iowa State-themed fire truck wearing Cyclones gear.
Kirk Ferentz career record
Ferentz has a 205-124 record at Iowa, which is tied with Woody Hayes for the most wins by a Big Ten coach ever.
If Ferentz leads Iowa to a win over Iowa State in Cy-Hawk on Sept. 6, he’ll be the winningest coach in Big Ten history.
What time does Iowa vs Iowa State start?
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
- Time: Noon ET
- Location: Jack Trice Stadium (Ames, Iowa)
Iowa-Iowa State is set for a noon ET kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 6, from Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa.
What TV channel is Iowa vs Iowa State on today?
- TV channel: Fox
- Streaming: Fox Sports app, Fubo (free trial)
Iowa-Iowa State will air live on Fox, with streaming options on the Fox Sports app or Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
Iowa vs Iowa State predictions
- Chad Leistikow, Des Moines Register: Iowa 23, Iowa State 20.
- Travis Hines, Des Moines Register: Iowa State 20, Iowa 10.
Hines writes Iowa State is the better team, while Leistikow, who picks Iowa, says the margin of error is slim for the Hawkeyes.