# INSTANT REACTION: Iowa State Should Have Beaten Iowa In CyHawk Showdown If Not For Critical Errors

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Podcast: [Locked On Cyclones - Daily Podcast on Iowa State Cyclones Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cyclones-daily-podcast-on-iowa-state-cyclones-football-basketball-7122600)
Published: 2026-09-13T03:47:59+00:00
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## Resource

Iowa State Cyclones suffer a heartbreaking 16-13 loss to Iowa, despite dominating key stretches and showcasing a resilient defense. Can the Cyclones clean up costly mistakes and turn close calls into Big 12 wins this season? Nick Marovets breaks down Iowa State’s gritty performance, spotlighting Jalen Raynor’s uneven night, Amari Hayes’ emergence, and the defense’s stout response against the Hawkeyes’ rushing attack. The discussion highlights missed opportunities, critical penalties, and questionable offensive play-calling that let victory slip away. Key topics include injuries to the Cyclones’ defensive line, the team’s struggles with time of possession, and the stakes for Jimmy Rogers’ squad moving forward. Will Iowa State’s defense be enough to lift them from preseason underdogs to Big 12 contenders?

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