On a wet and humid day, the Hawkeye football team improved their record to 3-0 following a survival win against in-state rival, Iowa State.A defensive battle was the story of the first half as Iowa took a 3-0 lead at halftime. Iowa Sate's offense controlled the third quarter allowing Iowa onto the field for 3 offensive plays until late into the quarter.
Starting quarterback, Rick Stanzi proved ineffective and was pulled for former starter Jake Christensen. Although Christensen wasn't flashy, he played solid and moved the Hawkeyes for their only offensive touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Special teams was pivotal for both teams. Iowa State missed on three field goal attempts while the Hawkeyes returned a punt for a touchdown, the first in three years.
The Cy-Hawk trophy returns to Iowa City as chants of "Hawkeye State" echoed throughout the stadium as time expired.
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