Iowa's Caden Buhr wins Cy-Hawk game with field goal. Meet Hawkeye hero.

Iowa football kicker Caden Buhr secured a 16-13 victory for the Hawkeyes in Saturday's 2026 Cy-Hawk game through a 42-yard field goal with just 15 seconds remaining. He achieved a perfect 3-for-3 record on field goals during the match against the Cyclones. Buhr has assumed the kicking responsibilities this season following Drew Stevens' graduation and NFL career with the Washington Commanders.

A second-year player hailing from Bettendorf, Iowa, Buhr made his first career appearance in a 47-7 win against UMass last year, contributing 65 yards and a touchback on his kickoff. In the season opener against Northern Illinois, Buhr displayed his accuracy with a 2-of-3 (34-yard and 45-yard) field goal performance and a 2-of-3 PAT conversion rate.

Recognized as a two-time first-team all-state and all-district selection at Bettendorf High School, Buhr set a new school record with a 57-yard field goal as a senior, surpassing his own 52-yard record from his junior season. UI sports information provided insights for this report, originally published by the Des Moines Register.