Iowa State moves 2027 season opener against South Dakota State to August

Iowa State officials announced Wednesday that the football program has moved its 2027 season opener against South Dakota State to Saturday, August 28. The matchup, originally scheduled for September 4 at Jack Trice Stadium, was moved to take advantage of a recent rule change allowing programs to begin their seasons one week earlier. This change creates an open week for the team immediately following the opener and before the Cy-Hawk rivalry game against Iowa on September 11, 2027. The game carries personal significance for Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers, who faces his alma mater for the first time. Rogers served on the South Dakota State coaching staff for 14 years, including two seasons as head coach, and led the team to an FCS national title in 2023. Kickoff time and television broadcast details for the game remain to be determined.

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