Iowa State Football: Game-by-game predictions for 2019

SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 28: Brock Purdy #15 of the Iowa State Cyclones throws a pass under pressure by Taylor Comfort #56 of the Washington State Cougars in the fourth quarter during the Valero Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome on December 28, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

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TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 01: Nate Stanley #4 of the Iowa Hawkeyes calls a play during the 2019 Outback Bowl against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Raymond James Stadium on January 1, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

This rivalry has been dominated by Iowa, especially as of late, as the Hawkeyes have won the past four games against Iowa State. Last year, Iowa won 13-3 but that was before the Cyclones had Brock Purdy under center.

Iowa is one of the most consistent teams in college football and is coming off a 9-4 season. They return a veteran quarterback and always have a solid defense. As usual, they will have a chance to win the Big Ten West and will surely win a few games they aren’t expected to win.

However, this is not one of the games that Iowa wins and Iowa State breaks the losing streak with Purdy leading them to victory. They get the Hawkeyes at home this year and will win in a dog fight with Purdy leading them to a game winning drive in the fourth quarter.

Final Score: Iowa 20, Iowa State 24 (2-0)

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