By Wendell Barnhouse | wendell@big12sports.com
Big12Sports.com Correspondent

Anytime that Iowa State and Iowa play, whether it's in Ames or Iowa City, it's a reason for the state to stop down for a day where it's Cardinal and Gold vs. Black and Old Gold.

That will happen Saturday as the Cyclones visit the Hawkeyes for a 2:30 p.m. game. Iowa State will try to win in Kinnick Stadium for the first time since 2002 and maintain control of the CyHawk Trophy. The Cyclones beat Iowa in triple overtime last season, a victory that set off wild celebrations in Jack Trice Stadium.

Pictures of that game plus an empty trophy case have been constant reminders for Iowa players. And some Iowa State players are reminded of the rivalry when they walk around campus and see students wearing Hawkeye gear.

"It's a little punch to the jaw if you are a student here and you don't support your own team," Iowa State linebacker A.J. Klein told the Ames Tribune.

"People have their own freedom," Cyclones safety Jacques Washington said, "but if you are going to wear an Iowa shirt I say go to Iowa. It irritates me."

The rivalry brings thousands of fans to either city that hosts the game. This weekend around Iowa City, finding a hotel room was next to impossible.

The annual FryFest, honoring former Iowa coach Hayden Fry, draws about 20,000 people to nearby Coralville. Also adding to the congestion and the paucity of hotel rooms is Friday's campaign rally in Iowa City by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. The Obama/Biden appearance will take place outside the office of Iowa president Sally Mason.

"I won't have any easier access to campus than anyone else," she said. "I can't recall this much chaos. But it's organized chaos."

Which is also a good way to discuss an in-state rivalry like Iowa State vs. Iowa.

Saturday's Games
All times CST

Miami (Fla.) at Kansas State
Need to know: 11 a.m., Bill Snyder Family Stadium, FX.
Records: Miami 1-0, Kansas State 1-0.

Scouting Miami: The Hurricanes rallied from an early 14-0 deficit to defeat Boston College in the season opener. Freshman Duke Johnson provided an offensive boost with scoring runs of 54 and 56 yards. He finished with 135 yards rushing on just seven carries. Al Golden is in his second season coaching Miami and he has 33 freshmen and sophomores listed in the depth chart.

Scouting Kansas State: The 20th-ranked Wildcats hope to avoid another slow start. In the season opener against Missouri State, Kansas State didn't take control until posting a school-record 35 points in the fourth quarter. In last season's victory at Miami, running back John Hubert gained a career-high 166 yards. He had 152 yards rushing in the season opener.

This and that: Miami has lost 10 of its last 11 road games against Top 25 opponents dating to 2005. … The Wildcats have won 10 straight and 29 of its last 32 home games versus unranked opponents. … Kansas State will be trying to win its ninth consecutive game in September.

Iowa State at Iowa
Need to know: 2:30 p.m., Kinnick Stadium, Big Ten Network.
Records: Iowa State 1-0, Iowa 1-0.

Scouting Iowa State: Cyclones quarterback Steele Jantz had the best game of his career in last year's triple overtime victory. He threw for 279 yards and four touchdowns while running for another 42 yards. In the season-opening victory, running back Shontrelle Johnson gained a career-high 120 yards rushing.

Scouting Iowa: Iowa's defensive line has three new starters and allowed 157 yards rushing in the opener. The Hawkeyes' offensive line allowed six sacks. However, running back Damon Bullock gained 150 yards rushing and scored the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Senior quarterback James Vandenberg finished 21-for-33 passing for 129 yards against Northern Illinois.

This and that: Iowa State will try to win at Kinnick Stadium for the first time since 2002. … Iowa State punter Kirby Van Der Kamp played a major role in Iowa State's win over Tulsa.He averaged 43 yards on nine punts against the Golden Hurricane. More importantly, he dropped five of those punts inside the Tulsa 20-yard line. … Greg Davis, the long-time offensive coordinator at Texas, is in his first season coordinating the Iowa offense.

Rice at Kansas
Need to know: 2:30 p.m., Memorial Stadium, FSN.
Records: Rice 0-1, Kansas 1-0.

Scouting Rice: The Owls are members of Conference USA and lost at home to UCLA 49-24 in their season opener. The Owls gave up 646 total yards and 343 yards on the ground to the Bruins. Rice uses a run-based attack as quarterback Taylor McHargue is a pass/run threat while running back Sam McGuffie is a capable receiver as well as a ball carrier.

Scouting Kansas: The Jayhawks got the Charlie Weis Era off to a successful start by defeating South Dakota State. Senior quarterback Dayne Crist wasn't satisfied with his accuracy as he completed just 17-of-36 passes in his Kansas debut. The defense forced five turnovers while running backs Tony Pierson and Taylor Cox each gained over 100 yards rushing.

This and that: These two teams last met in 1961 with Kansas taking a 33-7 victory in the Bluebonnet Bowl. … Rice gave up touchdown runs of 22, 72, 74 and 78 runs to UCLA in its season-opening loss. … Kansas has won 25 of its last 27 non-conference home games dating back to the start of the 2003 season.

Florida A&M at Oklahoma
Need to know: 6 p.m., Gaylord Family –Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, FS-Oklahoma PPV.
Records: Florida A&M 0-1, Oklahoma 1-0.

Scouting Florida A&M: The Rattlers lost at Tennessee State 17-14 in their season opener. Florida A&M fell behind 17-0 before mounting a rally that fell short. This is the first meeting between Oklahoma and Florida A&M. Rattlers coach Joe Taylor announced the suspension of four players, including cornerback Devontae Johnson, who led Florida A&M defenders last season with five interceptions.

Scouting Oklahoma: The fifth-ranked Sooners will try to get a smoother performance from their offense, which was hampered by spotty offensive line play in the opener. Junior receiver Kenny Stills had a solid game against UTEP with six catches for 121 yards plus a 68-yard TD reception. The Oklahoma defense was dominant as the Miners' only points came on a blocked punt recovered for a touchdown.

This and that: The NCAA denied a waiver request by Jalen Saunders, who transferred to Oklahoma from Fresno State and hoped to play this season. He'll sit out this season as a red shirt. … OU tight end Geneo Grissom will return for the Florida A&M game after being suspended for the UTEP game. … OU coach Bob Stoops is 77-3 in home games.

Grambling State at TCU
Need to know: 6 p.m., Amon Carter Stadium, FSSW/FSSW Plus.
Records: Grambling State 0-1, TCU 0-0.

Scouting Grambling State: Grambling State lost its opener, 22-21, to Alcorn State. Running backs Dawrence Roberts and Jeremy Runner combined for 287 yards rushing on just 24 combined attempts in the opener. The Tigers are coached by Doug Williams, a former Grambling State standout who was the most valuable player in Super Bowl XXII.

Scouting TCU: Junior quarterback Casey Pachall took over for Andy Dalton, the winningest quarterback in TCU history, and threw for 25 touchdowns and broke Dalton's single-season record with 2,921 yards passing. Receiver Skye Dawson is suspended for the opener. He was the Horned Frogs' second-leading receiver last year with 45 catches for 500 yards and five touchdowns. No. 17 TCU has 15 true freshmen on its depth chart this season, tying it with Texas for second most in the nation. Colorado has 16.

This and that: The Frogs have won 50 of their last 55 games. … TCU is only FBS team with six 11-win seasons the past seven years. … With its new membership in the Big 12, TCU is playing in its fifth league in an 18-year span.

Texas Tech at Texas State
Need to know: 6 p.m., Bobcat Stadium, ESPN3.com.
Records: Texas Tech 1-0, Texas State 1-0.

Scouting Texas Tech: The Red Raiders are off to a promising start. Texas Tech's rebuilt defense held Northwestern State to just 84 yards and running back Eric Stephens appeared recovered from the knee injury that sidelined him last season. The Red Raiders' run defense will be severely tested as will the team's poise. Texas Tech will be facing a challenging road game environment.

Scouting Texas State: The Bobcats were blown out in the second half of a 50-10 loss in Lubbock but last week stunned Houston, a five-touchdown favorite, 30-13. Texas State running back Marcus Curry is dangerous as a runner; he had a career-high 131 yards rushing in the opener. Quarterback Shawn Rutherford is efficient running the option-oriented attack.

This and that: In its opening victory, Texas Tech gained 500 yards of total offense, converted 10-of-16 third-down attempts, and scored on all eight of its trips to the red zone…. Former Texas A&M and TCU coach Dennis Franchione is in his second season as Texas State's coach.

New Mexico at Texas
Need to know: 7 p.m., Darrell K. Royal/ Texas Memorial Stadium, LHN.
Records: New Mexico 1-0; Texas 1-0.

Scouting New Mexico: New Mexico is running a modern-day version of the wishbone offense that Texas made famous in the early 1970s. In the season opener, running back DeMarcus Rogers had 103 yards on 13 carries while freshman quarterback Cole Gautsche scored two touchdowns and had 88 yards rushing. The Lobos defeated Southern, 66-21, in their opener. Over the last seven games in 2011, New Mexico scored a total of 45 points.

Scouting Texas: The Longhorns unveiled a solid rushing attack in the opener as both Joe Bergeron and Malcolm Brown gained 100 yards. Sophomore quarterback David Ash was solid but UT coach Mack Brown wants the passing game to produce more explosive plays. Facing New Mexico's option attack, the Longhorns' talented defense will be challenged to play assignment football and tackle efficiently.

This and that: New Mexico is coached by Bob Davie, a former defensive coordinator at Texas A&M and head coach at Notre Dame who returned to coaching after several years as an ESPN college football analyst. … The Lobos gave up 242 yards passing to Southern in their season-opening win.

Oklahoma State at Arizona
Need to know: 9:30 p.m., Arizona Stadium, PAC-12 Network.
Records: Oklahoma State 1-0, Arizona 1-0.

Scouting Oklahoma State: Freshman quarterback Wes Lunt has yet to throw his first touchdown pass or his first incompletion. He completed all 11 attempts in playing just three series in the season opener. Facing a road game with a young quarterback, expect the16th-ranked Cowboys to rely on a running game led by junior Joseph Randle. He gained 121 yards rushing plus had a career-high 99 receiving yards in last year's victory over Arizona in Stillwater.

Scouting Arizona: Under first-year coach Rich Rodriguez, the Wildcats unveiled an explosive attack. In his first start, quarterback Matt Scott looked threw for a career-high 387 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 74 more yards as the Wildcats rolled up the second-most yards (624) in school history.

This and that: Oklahoma State announced that redshirt freshman cornerback Jonavan Griffin and freshman linebacker Jeremiah Tshimanga out with season-ending knee injuries. … The Cowboys have won 10 of their last 11 road games. … Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez made his coaching debut at his fifth different school and won for the first time.