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## Iowa State Cyclones and Iowa Hawkeyes Prepare for Exciting Football Season ### Cyclones Aim for Bowl Game Return The Iowa State Cyclones are looking to return to a bowl game after a one-year absence. The Cyclones finished 7-6 last season, but they missed out on a bowl game due to a low Academic Progress Rate (APR) score. Iowa State has a new head coach this season in Matt Campbell, who comes to Ames after a successful stint at Toledo. Campbell is known for his high-powered offenses, and he is expected to bring that same attacking style to Iowa State. The Cyclones have a talented quarterback in Jacob Park, who threw for over 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns last season. Park will have plenty of weapons to work with, including wide receivers Allen Lazard and Trever Ryen. The Cyclones' defense is expected to be improved this season, led by linebacker Joel Lanning. Lanning is a Butkus Award candidate and one of the best defensive players in the Big 12. ### Hawkeyes Look to Build on Strong Season The Iowa Hawkeyes are coming off a 12-2 season in which they won the Big Ten West Division and played in the Rose Bowl. The Hawkeyes lost a lot of talent from last year's team, including quarterback C.J. Beathard and running back Akrum Wadley. However, Iowa has a lot of經驗豐富的players returning, including wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette and linebacker Josey Jewell. The Hawkeyes are also excited about the addition of several talented recruits, including quarterback Nate Stanley and running back Toren Young. Iowa is expected to be a contender in the Big Ten West Division again this season. The Hawkeyes have a tough schedule, but they have the talent and experience to make another run at the Rose Bowl. ### Rivalry Game Set for November The Iowa State Cyclones and Iowa Hawkeyes will meet on November 18th in Ames in what is sure to be a hotly contested rivalry game. The Cyclones have won the last two meetings, but the Hawkeyes lead the overall series 45-23. The game is expected to have a big impact on the Big 12 and Big Ten West Division races.