Despite an exciting six-game winning streak to open the season, the #18/19 Iowa Hawkeyes (6-2) are faced with an important bounce-back opportunity against the Iowa State Cyclones (7-1) after losing two conference games.
After losing their first game in Maui against Arizona, Iowa State bounced back to finish fifth after wins over Illinois and San Diego State. Upon returning to the mainland, the ‘clones beat Nebraska Omaha and North Dakota State within the friendly confines of Hilton Coliseum. Iowa represents their first true road test after sweeping three additional home games (Alabama State, Missouri, and Texas Southern) to open the season.