Hawkeyes Pull All-Black for Cy-Hawk | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

0:00It's September 10th. I'm Corey with the story. This is Iowa Hawkeyes for Ball News today, driven by AI and built for fans. Alright, let's talk about the side-haul game that annual showdown between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones. It's a huge tradition in Iowa, happening every year in the second week of college football. Even with all the conference shakeups, this rivalry game is still locked in, showing how much it means to the state. Now, this year's match-up, set for Saturday night, might see the Hawkeyes doing something a little different. Usually, Iowa sticks to its classic black home jerseys, white-away ones, and yellow pants. Though sometimes switch to black pants for an all-black look at home, but breaking out that for this specific rivalry game would be a pretty big. Departure from the norm. The all-black look has typically been saved for later in the season, like night games against rivals such as Wisconsin or Minnesota, or for veterans, day in November. But this game, being a rivalry and happening at night, around 6.30pm Central Time, fits

1:04the bill perfectly for Iowa to get a little creative. With their threads, there's some buzz because summer crutes are expected to be there, and pictures circulating show a player in an all-black uniform. Plus, the team's social media often drops subtle hints. This game also falls right after the 25th anniversary of September 11th, making an all-black uniform with an American flag-tiger-hawk logo. A really powerful statement for a nationally televised game. It's a move that makes sense, especially with the national spotlight on this in-state rivalry. It's a chance to honor a significant date while showcasing a unique look in a game that truly matters to the state.