Several major teams have been making major highlights as soon as the fresh NCAA wrestling season kick-started in full fervour. While these highlights usually feature clean sweeps and freshman wrestlers taking technical falls, the Iowa Hawkeyes and ISU Cyclones are banging the drums for their heated rivalry.

The eternal rivalry between both Iowa universities is soon going to turn a fresh chapter. The Cyclones will host the Iowa Hawkeyes on 26 November in a highly anticipated wrestling duel. While both sides currently rank in the top ten, will the Cyclones finally snap their losing streak, or will Hawkeyes head coach Tom Brands walk away victorious once again?

What are the odds of the ISU Cyclones turning the wheel against the Iowa Hawkeyes?

Tensions are currently high as several eyes are peeled to witness the epic showdown between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the ISU Cyclones. The Iowa State Cyclones have made a brilliant start to their 2023-24 season and earned victories right from the get-go. Currently ranked at number eight in the NCAA, the Cyclones have won all three duels they have participated in. 

In fact, it earned massive clean sweeping victories in its last two matches. While the Cyclones defeated Davidson with a score of 50-0, they stomped the Wisconsin Badgers with a score of 42-0. While the Cyclones have started the season with impeccable stats, they will also have the home-turf advantage over the Hawkeyes. 

Moreover, a recent clip of ISU head coach Kevin Dresser showcased that the Cyclones know how competitive the Hawkeyes are and they’re ready for it. However, despite the preparedness and fresh season exploits, there is a fair chance that the Iowa Hawkeyes may overpower the Cyclones. In fact, the Hawkeyes have been having their way against ISU for a long time now.

Will the 26th November episode be another repeat telecast?

The Iowa Hawkeyes and the ISU Cyclones may be old rivals, but the Hawkeyes have always been the dominant opponents. The Hawkeyes are currently ranked number four in the NCAA and have won both their wrestling duals so far. Moreover, while the Hawkeyes lead the 1912 rivalry against ISU with an all-time record of 68-16-2, they are also on an 18-duel winning streak.

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Interestingly, 17 of these last 18 wins have come under the helm of Hawkeyes’ head coach Tom Brands himself. While he has never lost a duel against ISU, he has already surpassed ISU’s total number of all-time wins against the Hawkeyes. Interestingly, both universities honor the winner of their annual duel with the Dan Gable Traveling Trophy. 

Gable is an ISU prodigy who went on to win the 1971 World Championship and the 1972 Olympics for the US. However, while Gable belongs to the ISU, the trophy has always been with the Iowa Hawkeyes (12-0) ever since its inception in 2010.

Thus, while the Iowa State Cyclones may be fully prepared, Tom Brands and his Hawkeyes are armed to the teeth as well. Will the Cyclones be able to pen a new episode on 26 November? Or will Tom Brands make the dual another repeat telecast and secure his 18th consecutive win against the Cyclones?

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