Iowa plays Iowa State in their annual rivalry showdown. Follow live score updates, highlights, injury news, key plays and instant analysis.

It was a vintage, low-scoring affair between in-state rivals Iowa and Iowa State, where the Hawkeyes used a field goal with 15 seconds left to pull ahead for good.

The first Tuesday of the 2026 Iowa football season has arrived. That means absolutely nothing for Hawkeye fans, but for the local media, it's a chance to chat with head coach Kirk Ferentz and his team about Saturday's season opener against Northern Illinois .

Iowa found a way to sneak past Iowa State, but it wouldn't have been possible without one unsung hero making a massive, yet barely noticed, play on the ball.

Follow along with our live coverage as Iowa football opens its season against Northern Illinois from Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa defeated Iowa State 16-13 with a last-minute field goal by kicker Caden Buhr. The Hawkeyes' defense and special teams were instrumental in the victory, holding the Cyclones to three points in the second half.