Cy-Hawk Under: Low-Scoring Rivalry Ahead | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

0:00On September 9th, alright, let's talk about the Siha game, that classic rivalry between Iowa and Iowa State. Both teams are coming in at 1 win and 0 losses. Now, historically, the visitors have had the edge here, with Iowa State taking the last two matchups. And get this, Iowa hasn't actually won at home in this series since way back in 2018. This year's matchup feels a little different though. Iowa State's got a ton of new players, over 80 newcomers on the roster, and their offense didn't exactly light it up in week 1. Plus, Iowa, they're not exactly known for their explosive passing game, and that seems to be the case again this season. They're even splitting reps at quarterback, which usually means there isn't one guy they've got full confidence in. When you look at the numbers, the total points for this game is set at 40 and a half. That number seems to drop every year, and honestly, it's looking like another under situation. The Hawkeyes haven't won at home in this rivalry for a while, and since 2016, no game in this series has been decided by more than 10.

1:02Points. So, if you're looking at a lean, 14 points feels like a lot for either team to cover. And as we've seen time and time again in this particular matchup, leaning towards the under is usually the smart play, especially when neither team has a standout quarterback situation going on. It's a rivalry game, and anything can happen, but the trends in the current team dynamics are definitely pointing towards a low scoring affair. Keep an eye on how these offenses perform, or more accurately, how they don't perform. That's the story for today. Iowa Hawkeyes football news today, driven by AI. I'm Cory with the story.