Kinnick Stadium

Arguably the biggest in-state collegiate football rivalry, the Iowa-Iowa State game is one of the biggest tailgating events of the season. Each year the winner of the game takes home the Cy-Hawk trophy as well as bragging rights. Students from both schools use this game as an opportunity to try and outdo each other in tailgating, making it one of the most fun Iowa games to attend.

The Hawks have battled fellow Big Ten Rival, Wisconsin almost every year for over 100 years. The winner is awarded a gold pig statue known as The Heartland Trophy, but it’s the commonalities between the two programs and the fans that make the rivalry special.

Floyd of Rosedale is awarded to the winner of the annual Iowa-Minnesota football game. The trophy dates back to 1935 when Minnesota Governor Floyd Olson made a bet with Iowa Governor Clyde L. Herring of a prize pig. The Gophers won 13-6, and Herring personally delivered Floyd of Rosedale to Olson. The Gophers lead the all-time series 62-46-2, but the Hawkeyes will look to narrow the gap when these two teams meet this year.

The matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers takes place on Black Friday and is the last game of the regular season. The winner of the game is takes home the Heroes Trophy, so head to Iowa City and watch the Hawkeyes close out the season against rivals Nebraska.