NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos...

If you're an Iowa football fan, you're probably starting to get a nervous feeling in your belly. 

The Cy-Hawk game is just two days away, and Hawkeye fans are in somewhat of an unfamiliar territory. Iowa is heavily favored to claim the Cy-Hawk Trophy at Kinnick Stadium (6:30 p.m., NBC), but beating the Cyclones in Iowa City hasn't been easy. 

If Iowa State pulls off the massive upset, it would own a three-game winning streak in this series for the first time since it won five straight from 1998-2002 (Kirk Ferentz was just beginning his Iowa coaching career back then). The Cyclones are also gunning for a third straight triumph at Kinnick Stadium, which would be the first time that has happened since the aforementioned run in the early-2000s. 

Cy-Hawk aside, there's also a lot of good football games to keep an eye on this weekend. Before you get settled at your tailgates on Saturday, make sure you check out our Week 2 viewing guide. 

Friday

Rutgers (0-1) @ Boston College (0-1) 

Time/TV: 6:30 p.m. on ESPN2

A matchup between two of the worst teams in the country may not seem appealing, but check your calendars before laughing sarcastically. This game was originally supposed to be played on Saturday, but it was moved up Friday so it could be played on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Welles Crowther, a former BC lacrosse player, tragically lost his life while saving others in the Twin Towers that day, and this is the annual Red Bandana Game in his honor. 

We have a lot of fun talking about the Hawkeyes here, but this is a game that's bigger than football. Tune in if you can. 

No. 23 Missouri (1-0) @ Kansas (1-0) 

Time/TV: 7 p.m. on FOX 

The Border War is one of the most underrated rivalries in college football. Kansas' new stadium is absolutely beautiful, too. 

Saturday

No. 11 Oklahoma (1-0) @ Michigan (1-0) 

Time/TV: 11 a.m. on FOX 

Is there anyone that's not a Michigan fan rooting for the Wolverines? Neither of these two teams are well-liked, but Boomer Sooner chants will echo across the entire nation on Saturday. 

No. 12 Alabama (1-0) @ Kentucky (1-0) 

Time/TV: 2:30 p.m. on ABC 

This is an intriguing matchup. I think Kentucky landed a future coaching star in Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein, and he's going to have a great chance to get an early marquee victory. 

Arizona (1-0) @ No. 15 BYU (1-0) 

Time/TV: 2:30 p.m. on FOX 

This is on heck of an early-season conference matchup. Noah Fifita and Bear Bachmeier are two of the best quarterbacks in the Big 12, and with the conference so wide-open, games like this one could make a difference in race to Arlington. 

Mississippi State (1-0) @ Minnesota (1-0) 

Time/TV: 2:30 p.m. on CBS 

This is one of the most underrated matchups of the weekend. Mississippi State has been improving under Jeff Lebby, and Minnesota is well …. Minnesota. 

No. 1 Ohio State (1-0) @ No. 4 Texas (1-0) 

Time/TV: 6:30 p.m. on ABC 

This game will obviously be going up against the Cy-Hawk Game, but if you are someone who has a two-TV setup, you should definitely throw this game on. These teams played a Week 1 dud last year, but it should be an epic heavyweight fight this time around in Austin.  

Looking for a FREE Hawkeyes community? 

Don't miss out on our Roundtable community and the latest news! It's completely FREE to join.

Share your thoughts, engage with our Roundtable writers, and chat with fellow members in the community section! Download the FREE Roundtable APP and stay even more connected!

Click here to join the fun and potentially win some FREE Hawkeye swag! 

HawkeyeRoundtable publisher Brad Schultz has covered the Iowa Hawkeyes since 2023. To send him story ideas, scoops, or criticize his writing, reach him at bradschultz@roundtable.io

More at NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos