The 2026 Cy-Hawk game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones has commanded headlines over the last 24 hours, and rightfully so. The battle of the two in-state rivals is getting national spotlight on NBC with a 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff under the lights in Kinnick Stadium. While the game is for bragging rights in the state and captures the eyes of every Iowan, the world of college football is rapidly changing, and it begs the question: Does it make sense to keep this game on the schedule for Iowa or Iowa State beyond the current contract through 2027? The Cy-Hawk Game Still Matters — But the Schedules Have Challenges Now Scott Dochterman of The Athletic said on Legends & Listeners that the Big 12 has reportedly explored a 10-game conference schedule. If the Big 12 were to pursue that, it would create a predicament that is largely headlined by two questions. For Legends & Listeners this week, @ChadLeistikow and I discuss the Cy-Hawk kicking off in primetime and the future of the series.…