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Leistikow's 5 thoughts on Iowa football's 16-13 escape vs. Iowa State

A 15‑second field goal decides a 16‑13 upset in the storied Cy‑Hawk rivalry, sending Iowa’s season soaring.

By · Published September 15, 2026  11:52 UTC · Updated September 15, 2026  23:25 UTC

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Iowa secured a 16-13 victory over Iowa State on a 15‑second‑left field goal by Caden Buhr. Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers pledged the program would improve after the loss.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

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The kick came with 15 seconds remaining in the second half of a tightly contested week‑2 matchup. AP News and The New York Times both reported the decisive kick, noting Iowa’s ability to execute under pressure. Wtop.com and KCRG echoed the play’s importance, highlighting the Hawkeyes’ late surge after a defensive stalemate. Sports Illustrated identified the “biggest reason” for Iowa State’s loss as Iowa’s superior third‑down efficiency, a point also underscored by Yahoo Sports’ statistical breakdown.

Yahoo Sports’ “Three Do’s And Three Don’ts” and the post‑game podcast further dissected key moments. Analysts on Hawk Central suggested the Hawkeyes avoided self‑imposed ceilings by capitalizing on the final drive. Following the defeat, Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers, quoted on CycloneFanatic.com, vowed “to get better,” signaling a commitment to address the shortcomings highlighted by the game film. Cyclone Fanatic’s sidebar noted both “good and bad” aspects of the Cyclones’ performance, while the ISU athletics release framed the loss as a road setback.

The CycloneFanatic podcast recap reinforced the need for improvement. Iowa State will look to rebound on its home slate, aiming to tighten its defense and improve turnover margins, factors repeatedly mentioned in the post‑game analysis. The next game will test each team’s ability to translate the lessons from this contest, and both programs’ trajectories will crystallize in the upcoming week’s matchups.

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What was the decisive moment in the Iowa vs. Iowa State game?

Caden Buhr’s field goal with 15 seconds left secured a 16‑13 win for No. 21 Iowa.

How have analysts described Iowa’s performance?

Sports Illustrated cited Iowa’s third‑down efficiency as the biggest factor, Yahoo Sports highlighted key statistics, and The Des Moines Register pointed to five standout numbers.

What did Iowa State’s coach say after the loss?

Jimmy Rogers, referenced on CycloneFanatic.com, said the team must “get better” following the defeat.

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