Iowa-ISU Unaffected by 9-Game Big Ten Schedule

The Cy-Hawk Trophy donated by the Des Moines Athletic Club when Iowa State and Iowa resumed football competition in 1977.

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By James Steward

Story Created: Aug 4, 2011 at 6:02 PM CDT

Story Updated: Aug 4, 2011 at 6:02 PM CDT

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa athletic director Gary Barta says the Big Ten's move to a nine-game league schedule starting in 2017 shouldn't affect the Hawkeyes' annual matchup with Iowa State.

The Big Ten announced the move to nine conference games on Thursday. That will leave Big Ten teams with three open slots in a typical 12-game regular season.

Barta says the Big Ten worked with Iowa regarding its series with Iowa State. Barta says that at this point the rivalry "will go forward without interruption."

Iowa and Iowa State have met every year since 1977.

The Hawkeyes and Cyclones will face off in Ames on Sept. 10.

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