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Iowa State football begins 2026 season under coach Jimmy Rogers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:40 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Iowa State football begins 2026 season under coach Jimmy Rogers

Summary

Iowa State football will open its 2026 season on September 5 against Southeast Missouri, marking the start of the Jimmy Rogers era. The Cyclones are expected to build on recent successes, having won three of the last four matchups in the Cy-Hawk series against Iowa, their week two opponent. Iowa State aims for a strong start in their Big 12 opener against Utah on September 26, followed by a challenging schedule that includes games against West Virginia, BYU, and Oklahoma State. The season concludes on November 28 against Kansas State, with a projected final record of 7-5, ensuring bowl eligibility.

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By the Numbers

•Season opener on September 5 vs Southeast Missouri
•Cyclones play at Iowa on September 12
•Big 12 opener against Utah on September 26
•Final game on November 28 vs Kansas State
•Projected season record of 7-5 leads to bowl eligibility

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5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Predicting the 2026 Iowa State Football Season: The Jimmy Rogers Era Begins

What they're saying

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A new era of Iowa State football kicks off Sept 5. Jimmy Rogers takes the reins of a program with high expectations and a fanbase ready to see what he can build. Here is my game by game prediction for the 2026 season. Sept 5 — vs Southeast Missouri — W The Jimmy Rogers era […]
— Yahoo Sports

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