How to watch Cy-Hawk rivalry game for free today

No. 21 Iowa hosts Iowa State in the latest chapter of the Cy-hawk rivalry. Find out how to watch for free. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)AP Photo/Charlie NeibergallIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Robert Fenbers, cleveland.comIOWA CITY, Iowa - The No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones battle for the 2026 Cy-Hawk Trophy today – Saturday, Sept. 12 – at Kinnick Stadium. Find out how to watch this game for free on multiple streaming services. How to watch Iowa vs. Iowa State rivalry game today What: Iowa vs. Iowa StateWhen: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern (6:30 p.m. Central)Where: Kinnick Stadium | Iowa City, IowaChannel: NBCStreaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month), SlingTV and PeacockHow do I watch Iowa vs. Iowa State Cy-Hawk game for free?This rivalry game will broadcast live on NBC at 7:30 p.m. Eastern (6:30 p.m. Central). Take advantage of free trials from DIRECTV and FuboTV, which also offer steep discounts on your first month. You can watch this rivalry game on Sling TV for $19.99 per month with Sling Select, which offers local channels in select markets. You can also stream this game and numerous live sports on Peacock for $12.99 per month. The Hawkeyes (1-0) opened the season with a 40-0 shutout victory over Northern Illinois on Sept. 5.Iowa delivered a well-balanced attack that culminated with 507 yards of total offense and a glimpse of a superstar talent in the backfield. Senior running back Kamari Moulton finished with 11 carries for 183 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged 16.6 yards per carry, which was top 10 in the nation for Week 1. Senior quarterback Hank Brown threw for 129 yards and one touchdown. The Auburn transfer provided plenty of good film in an ongoing quarterback competition. Iowa’s defense, a traditional tough matchup, held the Huskies to just 180 yards of offense. They also forced two fumbles and an interception, causing fits across the field. Watch Cy-Hawk trophy rivalry for free on DIRECTVThe Cyclones (1-0) are still adjusting to life without head coach Matt Campbell, who left to replace James Franklin at Penn State. Iowa State opened up the new era under Jimmy Rodgers with a 38-10 victory over Southeast Missouri State on Sept. 5. Rodgers, who carries an impressive resume in the FCS, is coaching in his first true test with the Cyclones. He has plenty of experience with rivalry games from his decade of multiple coaching positions with the South Dakota State Jack Rabbits.Former Arkansas State dual-threat senior quarterback Jaylen Raynor threw for 184 yards and two touchdowns, while adding seven carries for 32 yards and two scores on the ground. Other transfer portal additions include junior receiver Evan Boyd (Michigan State) and senior tight end Tyler Fortenberry (Arkansas State). Iowa State’s defense smothered the Redhawks to the tune of three sacks and three turnovers. The Cyclones allowed just 209 total yards. Iowa State has won the last two meetings, but the Hawkeyes lead the all-time series, 47-25. The Cyclones are 15-25 on the road in the rivalry. Stream Iowa vs. Iowa State free on FuboTVWho is announcing Iowa vs. Iowa State?Paul Burmeister (play-by-play) and Todd Blackledge (analyst) will be the announcers while Kathryn Tappen reports from the sideline.What are the latest odds for Iowa vs. Iowa State? Spread: IOWA: (-14), ISU: (+14)Moneyline: IOWA: -650, ISU: +470Point total: 40.5Odds courtesy of DraftKingsHow to watch Ohio State football game for free today How to watch Sabalenka vs. Rybakina US Open women’s final free todayHow to watch Michigan football vs. Oklahoma for free today How to watch Ohio State football vs. Texas for free today How to watch Shelton vs. Tiafoe All-American US Open men’s semifinals free todayRobert Fenbers, who has been a freelance journalist since 2015, is the sports commerce reporter for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Robert focuses on local and national sporting event ticket sales and how...