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Sep 12, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Aiden Flora (21) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Zach Lutmer (6) hug during the coin toss prior to a game at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Sep 12, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Aiden Flora (21) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Zach Lutmer (6) hug during the coin toss prior to a game at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

The Iowa State Cyclones gave the Iowa Hawkeyes all they could handle in the Cy-Hawk but it wasn't enough to change their bowl game projections.

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Boise State Broncos wide receiver Cam Bates.

Boise State's Tyler Ethridge.

Iowa State football coach Jimmy Rogers reacts to an official's call during the third quarter of the Cy-Hawk Series football game against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 12, 2026, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson.

Iowa State Cyclones guard Nate Heise (0) drives with the ball around Kansas Jayhawks guard Jayden Dawson (1) during the second half in the Big-12 conference basketball showdown on Feb. 14, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tony Diaz (14) tries to haul in a pass as Iowa State defensive back Beni Ngoyi (5) defends during the Cy-Hawk football game Sept. 12, 2026 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Iose Epenesa (97) pressures Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) during the Cy-Hawk football game Sept. 12, 2026 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Boise State's Max Stege.

Sep 12, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) is tackled by. Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Carson Willich (10) during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Sep 11, 2026; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Mason McKenzie (10) throws an interception as he is tackled by Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive lineman Zaire Angoy (55) and defensive lineman Sekou Kromah (8) during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Boise State's Matt Wagner.

Boise State's Rasean Jones.

Boise State's Akeem Wright.

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

Boise State's Dylan Riley.

Boise State's Sire Gaines.

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