College football is hitting high gear in Week 2, headlined by an intense in-state rivalry showdown on Saturday when the Iowa State Cyclones visit the No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City.
The two programs meet in a marquee Cy-Hawk Trophy clash with early-season momentum and state bragging rights on the line. Iowa State enters Saturday’s contest looking to extend its recent success in the series with quarterback Rocco Becht directing Matt Campbell's offense, while Iowa counters with an aggressive Hawkeye squad playing under the lights at home at Kinnick Stadium.
Iowa State vs. Iowa will air nationally on NBC with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET from Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. U.S. viewers can stream the game live on Peacock or via major live TV streaming platforms carrying local NBC broadcasts.
Here's a full breakdown of the best ways to watch and live stream tonight's game. We broke down the matchup in full with our computer picks and expert Iowa State vs. Iowa prediction ahead of kickoff.
Iowa State vs Iowa game info
| Location: | Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA |
| Date: | Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 |
| Kickoff: | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV: | NBC |
| Live stream: | Peacock |
How to live stream Iowa State vs Iowa
To stream the Iowa State vs. Iowa Cy-Hawk rivalry game on Saturday, Sept. 12, you have direct digital and cord-cutting options available.
Because the matchup is airing nationally on NBC, Peacock serves as the primary direct streaming platform for subscribers to catch NBC's live broadcast.
Alternatively, cord-cutters can stream the game via major live TV streaming platforms that carry local NBC affiliates—including Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream.
Most of these streaming providers offer free trial periods for new users, making it easy to watch the game live online without a long-term commitment.
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Iowa State vs Iowa past results
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| September 6, 2025 | Iowa State 16, Iowa 13 |
| September 7, 2024 | Iowa State 20, Iowa 19 |
| September 9, 2023 | Iowa 20, Iowa State 13 |
| September 10, 2022 | Iowa State 10, Iowa 7 |
| September 11, 2021 | Iowa 27, Iowa State 17 |
Iowa leads the overall series 46–25 with a 32–16 record since the Cy-Hawk trophy era starting in 1977.
