The Beat Reporters: The Biggest Keys to the Cy-Hawk Showdown
Published: September 9, 2026
Duration: 1:00:59
It's Cy-Hawk Week, and The Beat Reporters are breaking down everything surrounding Iowa State vs. Iowa!
Jake Brend, Jackson Pence and Rob Gray look back at their favorite Cy-Hawk memories before diving into Saturday night's showdown at Kinnick Stadium.
The guys break down Iowa State's new-look defense, Jimmy Rogers and Jesse Bobbitt, and the biggest challenge facing the Cyclones: stopping Iowa's powerful rushing attack and offensive line. Can the Iowa State defensive front hold up against one of the best offensive lines in the country?