The Cyclones’ thrilling 16-13 victory over the Hawkeyes in the Cy-Hawk rivalry game was a testament to their resilience and Matt Campbell’s program-building. Despite securing their second consecutive win in the series, the Cyclones’ performance revealed several areas for improvement. While the offense ultimately made the plays to set up the game-winning field goal, the decision to temporarily pull starting quarterback Rocco Becht seemed to disrupt the team’s rhythm and momentum in a game where offensive consistency was already scarce.Special teams also presented a mixed bag of results. The clutch, 54-yard field goal by Kyle Konrardy was a highlight