Kirk Ferentz has never been a person to show his full hand, especially during rivalry week.
Ferentz reiterated that it was good to get the win last week first and foremost, and as soon as the calendar changed to September, the Hawkeyes started preparation for the Cyclones.
Iowa has history on its side as the squad travels to Ames for game No. 72 in the storied in-state rivalry, having won the last six matchups at Jack Trice Stadium.
This year's Iowa State team comes into the matchup ranked No. 16, the first time they have been ranked heading into the Cy-Hawk game since 1978 (ranked No.