1977 — The Iowa-Iowa State rivalry was renewed after a 43-year hiatus. Although there was such a long layoff, the intensity surrounding the game was just as big as ever. After warm-ups, the Cyclones went into the locker room and changed into special jerseys that then-coach Earle Bruce had made that read “Beat Iowa” across the front. The Hawks went on to win the game 12-10.

1982 — Iowa State won the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the third straight year and pushed the Iowa State Cy-Hawk series lead to 4-2. That is the biggest advantage the Cyclones have ever held in the series as the very next season, Iowa started its infamous 15-game winning streak against its western rivals.

1996 — Although this game wasn’t particularly close, as the 38-13 score would indicate, it featured some of the best running backs that either school has had going head to head. Iowa running back Sedrick Shaw left the game early, but not before rushing 10 times for 79 yards. Shaw’s replacement, Tavian Banks picked up right where Shaw left off, rushing for 182 yards and 3 touchdowns. Iowa State’s only answer was Troy Davis and his 152 yards and a touchdown as the Cyclones fell well short.

1997 — In the highest scoring game in the history of the series, the 13th ranked Hawks came into Jack Trice Stadium ready to roll scoring most of the points in the game, rolling the Cyclones 63-20. Iowa running back Tavian Banks scored four touchdowns in the game while teammate Tim Dwight caught three of his own. The win made 15 straight for the Hawks, the longest streak for either team.

1998 — Riding a 15 game losing streak to Iowa, Cyclone coach Dan McCarney couldn’t think of one position that the Cyclones were better at then the Hawkeyes. Despite the history, and perceived mismatch in talent, the Cyclones crushed Iowa 27-9. Iowa State was led by 244 yards rushing by Darren Davis as they finally broke through the Hawkeyes dominance.

1999 — Although the Cyclones had beaten Iowa the previous year, after 15–straight losses they still had to prove it wasn’t a fluke. Iowa State took control early as Sage Rosenfels connected with Damien Groce for an 80-yard touchdown pass, putting the Cyclones up 14-0 at the end of the first quarter. Iowa came back, making it 17-10 on a field goal with 6:36 left in the game. Davis pulled the Cyclones through however, eating up the field and the clock with 235 yards rushing.

2001 — Iowa State jumped out to a 14 point halftime lead and looked ready to cruise to its fourth straight victory over Iowa. The Hawkeyes, however, lead by 150 yards rushing by Ladell Betts, came back and tied the game at 14. ISU kicker Tony Yelk hit the game winner at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

2002 — In a game most Iowa fans are still grumbling about, the Cyclones erased a 24-7 halftime deficit with three touchdowns in the first 11 minutes of the second half and went on to win 36-31. Seneca Wallace used this game to burst onto the national scene throwing for 361 yards and a touchdown as well as a rushing touchdown. It was the only regular season game that the Hawkeyes lost that season.

2004 — In the last game won by a visiting team, the Hawkeyes topped the Cyclones 17-10. The game was close until the closing minutes, when Iowa State drove to the Iowa 35 in an attempt to tie the game. On 4th and three, however, ISU quarterback Bret Meyer was stuffed on a quarterback keeper by Iowa linebacker Abdul Hodge and lineman Tyler Luebke.

2007 — The Cyclones won this game by the skin of their teeth, winning 15-13 in a game in which the Cyclones just could not score a touchdown. Iowa State kicker Bret Culbertson came up big for the Cyclones making five field goals after going 0-3 in the first two games of the season. The highlight of the game, however, was true freshman Phillip Bates’ first career reception. The catch went for 38 yards and put the Cyclones up on the Iowa 16 with just over a minute remaining, setting up the game winning kick.