In a thrilling conclusion at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa State secured a 20-19 victory over No. 21 Iowa, highlighted by Kyle Konrardy's dramatic 54-yard field goal with six seconds remaining. The Cyclones, who were down 19-7 in the third quarter, rallied through quarterback Rocco Becht, who completed key passes leading to Konrardy's game-winning kick. Iowa's Kaleb Johnson had a standout performance with 187 rushing yards and two touchdowns, but the Hawkeyes couldn't capitalize on early scoring opportunities. Darien Porter’s interception of Cade McNamara’s final pass attempt sealed the win for Iowa State, marking their third victory in the last 11 games against Iowa. The Cyclones improved to 2-0 while Iowa fell to 1-1, struggling to maintain their lead despite a strong defensive effort early in the game. Next, Iowa State will face Arkansas State at home after a bye week.