It’s rivalry week! Saturday's game will mark the 61st game in the series. Iowa holds a 39-21 advantage, and have won 21 of the last 30 meetings. Iowa State has won the last two games, both by three point margins. Iowa State won last year's contest 9-6, in Iowa City. A victory would be win No. 600 in Iowa’s program history.
Through two games, Iowa's offensive line has yielded just two sacks against sophomore quarterback Jake Rudock, while paving the way for 498 rushing yards, including 296 yards against Missouri State. The 296 rushing yards are the most for an Iowa team since rushing for 301 yards vs. Illinois on Oct. 1, 2005. ISU lost at home to UNI 28-20 in Week 1, while giving up 228 yards rushing to the Panthers.
The weather forecast calls for a warm evening in Ames with a chance of rain and thunderstorms. But it’s going to be mid-80’s and sunny here in the PNW. So there will likely be some Iowa fans tailgating in the parking lot across the street from Buckley’s leading up to kickoff. Please note that this tailgating is not sanctioned by the WWIC. Individuals are responsible for following parking lot and city policies.
GO HAWKS!
Game Watch Locations: Buckley’s on Queen Anne, Sluggers in Kirkland, Buffalo Wild Wings in Tacoma
TV: Fox Sports 1
Hawkeye Side Note: Friday is a big day for the Iowa men’s hoop team. Tyler Ulis, a Chicago area point guard and the #29 ranked HS player in the land, will decide between the Hawkeyes, Kentucky, and Michigan State. Iowa was the first major school to offer a scholarship and Ulis has remained loyal to the Hawkeyes since then, keeping them on his list through every cut.
