Iowa State vs. Iowa update: Tied late in fourth quarter in tense Cy Hawk battle at Jack Trice Stadium

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Iowa State vs. Iowa update: Tied late in fourth quarter in tense Cy Hawk battle at Jack Trice Stadium (Image via Getty)

The Cy-Hawk rivalry is once again living up to the hype. On Saturday, fans packed Jack Trice Stadium in Ames for the much-awaited clash of Iowa State vs. Iowa. The Cyclones came in unbeaten, while the Hawkeyes hoped to spoil the home crowd.

With big plays, long drives, and hard hits, the game stayed close. Now, heading into the fourth quarter, the score is tied.

Who’s Playing

Iowa State Cyclones (2–0)
Iowa Hawkeyes (1–0)

Iowa State vs Iowa: Early game – First half

Iowa State scored first with two field goals by Kyle Konrardy (from 44 yards then 27 yards). Cyclones led 6–0.
Iowa responded before halftime. Drew Stevens kicked a 31-yard field goal, then Mark Gronowski ran for a two-yard touchdown just 27 seconds left in the half. Iowa led 10–6 at the break.

Iowa State vs Iowa Second half – Third quarter

Iowa State tied the game with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Rocco Becht to Benjamin Brahmer. Score: 13–10.
Iowa answered with a 77-yard, 16-play drive, capped by a 36-yard field goal from Drew Stevens. Game tied 13–13.

Iowa State vs Iowa Fourth Quarter

At the end of the third, it was deadlocked. Iowa State had the ball and was moving near midfield.
At about 11:29 remaining in the fourth, Iowa State punted. The tied score remained: 13–13.

Iowa State vs Iowa: What the Numbers Show (Mid-Game Stats)

Player/Team	Stat Summary
Rocco Becht	9 of 15 for 61 yards, 1 TD pass, 0 INTs
Mark Gronowski	12 of 21 for 77 yards, 1 INT
Iowa Rushing	112 yards total
ISU Rushing	88 yards total
Defense	Both teams held tough, few big plays so far