Both the Hawkeyes and Cyclones are looking for a ninth win in a bowl game. 

With the 2025 season winding down, beat reporters Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens look back at their bold preseason predictions for Iowa and Iowa State. 

Read: 3 Bold predictions for Iowa's 2025 season

Read: 3 Bold predictions for Iowa State's 2025 season

CyHawk Talk rundown:

1:27 Mark Gronowski did not throw for 1,000 yards

2:12 Iowa did not have a 1,000 yard receiver or rusher

3:30 Iowa failed to get two wins against 2024 CFB teams

6:43 A tight end still has a chance to lead ISU in receiving yards

7:33 Matt Campbell got his first Cy-Hawk home win

8:10 Iowa State has only worn its all-black uniforms once this season

15:23 Grades for Iowa’s 2025 season

20:10 Grades for Iowa State’s 2025 season