The annual clash between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones is always a monumental event in the state of Iowa, a true battle that divides families and friends along black and gold or cardinal and gold lines. This fierce in-state rivalry, often dubbed the Cy-Hawk Series, transcends mere football; it’s a battle for bragging rights that lasts an entire year. Even in a “normal” year, the game is a sell-out, generating immense buzz and passion from both fan bases, eager to see which team will claim supremacy in the Hawkeye State. The intensity is palpable, and the
