Iowa State Football Unveils New Big 12 Schedule
The Big 12 Conference has officially released the Iowa State Cyclones’ football schedule for the 2026 season. This season marks the start of Jimmy Rogers’ tenure as head coach.
Iowa State Football 2026 Schedule Overview
The Cyclones will open their season with two nonconference home games against Southeast Missouri on September 5 and Bowling Green on September 19. They will also face their rivals, the Iowa Hawkeyes, in Iowa City on September 12 for the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series.
Key Matchups
- September 5: vs. Southeast Missouri
- September 12: at Iowa
- September 19: vs. Bowling Green
- September 26: vs. Utah
- October 3: vs. West Virginia (Homecoming)
- October 10: at BYU
- October 24: at Arizona
- October 31: vs. Oklahoma State
- November 7: at Baylor
- November 14: vs. Cincinnati
- November 21: at UCF
- November 28: vs. Kansas State
Iowa State will begin Big 12 play at home against Utah on September 26, followed by West Virginia on October 3. The Cyclones’ season will end on November 28 with a home game against Kansas State, seeking to extend their winning streak against the Wildcats.
Noteworthy Statistics
- Against Iowa: Iowa leads all-time 47-25, but Iowa State has won three of the last four encounters.
- Against Utah: Iowa State leads the all-time series 5-1.
- Against West Virginia: The series is tied at 6-6.
- Against Kansas State: Iowa State leads 55-50-4.
Additionally, select Saturday games may be rescheduled for Fridays or other special dates, including Black Friday, which will be detailed further. Fans interested in season tickets can expect renewal information in early February, with new ticket sales also available around the same time.
Final Note
In 2026, Iowa State aims to continue its momentum while under the guidance of coach Jimmy Rogers. Fans should anticipate an exciting season filled with competitive matchups in the Big 12.
