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Sep 12, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) carries the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Deshaun Lee (8) defends during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Sep 12, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) carries the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Deshaun Lee (8) defends during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

The Iowa State Cyclones might not have been able to beat the Iowa Hawkeyes, but they proved they might be much better this season than many expected.

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Boise State Broncos head coach Spencer Danielson.

Iowa State Cyclones' tight end Gabe Burkle (84) gets tackle Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa after making a catch during the fourth quarter in the Cy-Hawk football at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025, in Ames, Iowa

Boise State's Rasean Jones.

Iowa State Cyclones' tight end Benjamin Brahmer (18) catches a pass for a touchdown over Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jaden Harrell (41) during the second quarter in the Cy-Hawk football at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025, in Ames, Iowa

Willamette quarterback Zeke Thomas.

Sep 6, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones offensive lineman Gabriel Greenlee (71) and offensive lineman Tyler Maro (50) celebrate after their win against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Mar 13, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones coach TJ Otzelberger during the first half against the Brigham Young Cougars at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Sep 5, 2026; Berkeley, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) before the game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium.

Boise State Broncos quarterback Maddux Madsen.

Oregon's Jamari Johnson is hit out of bounds by Boise State defensive back Derek Ganter Jr.

Georgia Tech's Lamar Washington talks to head coach Damon Stoudamire.

Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers talks to players during the fourth quarter against Southeast Missouri in the week one NCAA football at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 5, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.

Oregon linebacker Matayo Uiagalelei sacks Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen.

Iowa State defensive end Caden Crawford (92) poses during the university football media day at Jack Trice Stadium on August 19, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.

San Diego State Aztecs football.

Sep 6, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive lineman Tamatoa McDonough (58) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) during the second half at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Sep 14, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; San Diego State Aztecs head coach Sean Lewis.

Boise State kicker Canaan Moore (48) celebrates a field goal.

Sep 5, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) throws a pass against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Boise State Broncos.

Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger talks during the university men’s basketball media day at Hilton Coliseum on October. 8, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

Sep 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) runs for a 37 yard touchdown against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images