How is Iowa State football approaching its first Cy-Hawk game under coach Jimmy Rogers?

Iowa Hawkeyes vs Iowa State Cyclones Game Preview

Iowa has always known Iowa State intimately, but this year is more unknowns than in the past with a new head coach and revamped roster.

Iowa hosts Iowa State in the annual Cy-Hawk rivalry game. Here's how to get last-minute tickets to the football matchup.

The annual Cy-Hawk rivalry takes center stage on Big Ten Saturday Night as the No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes host the Iowa State Cyclones from Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City this Saturday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Live coverage begins with Big Ten College Countdown at 7 p.m. ET.

Besting the Hawkeyes by multiple takeaways is the most obvious road to the winner's circle. It keeps the Hawks from scoring, gives the Cyclones a chance to eat clock and makes scoring via field goals (which is a real weapon with Kyle Konrardy from 60-plus yards) a more viable path to victory.

Here are three takeaways from Iowa State football coach Jimmy Rogers' media availability ahead of the Cyclones Week 2 game against Iowa.

The Iowa State Cyclones are firmly inside a recent edition of way-too-early top 25 rankings.