Iowa State Cyclones Announce 2026 Football Schedule

Why this matters: This schedule sets the stage for the Jimmy Rogers era at Iowa State, offering fans insight into the team's challenges and opportunities in the upcoming season. The Cy-Hawk series and the Big 12 matchups will be critical tests for the Cyclones.

The 2026 schedule presents a balanced challenge for Iowa State. The non-conference games provide an opportunity to build momentum before entering Big 12 play. The Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series game is always a highly anticipated event, with Iowa State looking to win their third-straight road game against the Hawkeyes for the first time since 1998-2002.

The Big 12 schedule includes home games against new conference members Utah and West Virginia, as well as established rivals like Oklahoma State and Kansas State. Road games at BYU, Arizona, Baylor and UCF will test the Cyclones' ability to perform away from home. The season concludes with a home game against Kansas State, a matchup that has been dominated by Iowa State recently, winning five of the last six.

*Actionable Takeaway:* Fans should monitor for potential changes to the schedule, as select Saturday games may be moved to Fridays or other special dates. Season ticket holders should also look out for renewal information in early February.

Iowa State starts Big 12 play with back-to-back home games against Utah on Sept. 26 and West Virginia on Oct. 3.

The Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series game is on Sept. 12 in Iowa City.

Jimmy Rogers is the new head coach for Iowa State.

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