The Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series: A Win for ALL Iowans 

On Saturday, over 1,800 Iowa Corn farmers and their families gathered in Ames, Iowa, to kick off the 2025-26 Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series. The tradition, in its 14^th year, is a tribute to the hardworking student athletes who inspire us with the work they do on and off the field, just like the Iowa corn farmers who produce the more than 4,000 everyday products made from corn.  

Iowa Corn is honored to partner with Learfield on behalf of the University of Iowa and Iowa State University Athletic Departments for the title sponsorship of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series. The series is a year-long competition and tracks the head-to-head matchups in each sport with each victory earning points toward the overall series championship.  

“The Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series isn’t just about who takes home the trophy, it’s about highlighting the great student athletes and Iowa corn farmers who call Iowa home,” said Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts, who farms in Wright County. “Iowans from across the state come together to celebrate this great rivalry. They fuel up with Unleaded 88 to travel to the game and enjoy corn-fed foods throughout their tailgates. All of Iowa wins with the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series and as a corn farmer, I’m proud of this partnership and the spotlight it brings to Iowa agriculture.” 

2025 marks the 14th year of the competition between the Cyclone and Hawkeye Athletic Departments, which engages over 70% of Iowans who tune in to the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series™ football game every year. However, it’s bigger than just a game. Whether you cheer for the Hawkeyes or Cyclones, Iowa Corn farmers are united in their passion to provide nourishing food and clean-burning fuel for our state, country and world in a way that’s sustainable for years to come. 

To view current standings for the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, visit https://www.iowacorn.org/iowa-corn-events/iowa-corn-cy-hawk-series/. See the full 2025-26 season schedule below! 

2025-26 Season Schedule: 

• Women’s Soccer (9.4.25) 

• Football (9.6.25) 

• Volleyball (9.17.25) 

• Women’s Cross Country (10.14.25) 

• Men’s Cross Country (10.14.25) 

• Men’s Wrestling (11.30.25) 

• Men’s Basketball (12.11.25) 

• Women’s Basketball (12.10.25) 

• Women’s Swim & Dive (1.31.26) 

• Women’s Tennis (TBD) 

• Women’s Gymnastics (TBD) 

• Softball (TBD) 

For More Information:

Sydney Garrett, Public Relations Manager, sgarrett@iowacorn.org, 515-225-9242