Since 2017, Cincinnati and Iowa State have met 3 times, and Iowa State has the better of it at 2–1.
Most recently Cincinnati won 38–30 on October 4, 2025.
Right now Cincinnati is 4–1 and Iowa State is 3–2, with Cincinnati at 10 days since a win against Iowa State's 3.
| Date | Site | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 4 2025 | Cincinnati home | Cincinnati | 38–30 |
| Sat, Nov 16 2024 | Iowa State home | Iowa State | 34–17 |
| Sat, Oct 14 2023 | Cincinnati home | Iowa State | 30–10 |
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