Iowa State Cyclones 2027 Schedule & Opponents
The 2027 Iowa State Cyclones schedule includes home games against South Dakota State (FCS), Iowa, Bowling Green, Colorado, Houston, TCU, UCF; road games at Arizona State, Kansas, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, West Virginia. 10 of 12 games are confirmed as of September 3, 2026; 2 are still projected or to be announced.
2027 opponents (10 of 12 confirmed)
Home games (7)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State (FCS) | Non-conference | September 4, 2027 | Projected |
| Iowa | Rivalry | September 11, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Bowling Green | Non-conference | September 18, 2027 | Projected |
| Colorado | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Houston | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| TCU | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| UCF | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Road games (5)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Kansas | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Oklahoma State | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Texas Tech | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| West Virginia | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Confirmed = officially announced by the school or conference. Projected = reported or expected but not yet announced. TBA = the slot exists but the opponent or details are still open.
Iowa State Cyclones 2027 schedule FAQ
Who does Iowa State play in 2027?
Iowa State has 12 games on the 2027 schedule so far: home games against South Dakota State (FCS), Iowa, Bowling Green, Colorado, Houston, TCU, UCF; road games at Arizona State, Kansas, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, West Virginia. 10 are officially confirmed, and 2 remain projected or to be announced.
How many home games does Iowa State have in 2027?
Iowa State currently has 7 home games and 5 road games on the 2027 schedule. Counts change as remaining games are announced.
How many conference games does Iowa State play in 2027?
9 of the 2027 games listed for Iowa State are Big 12 conference games; the rest are non-conference matchups the school scheduled itself.
When will the 2027 Iowa State schedule be finalized?
Non-conference games are contracted years in advance and are usually the first rows confirmed. Big 12 opponents are set when the conference releases its 2027 schedule, and kickoff dates and times follow later. Rows on this page move from projected or to-be-announced to confirmed as each game is officially announced.
Which 2027 Iowa State games are not confirmed yet?
2 games are still open: South Dakota State (FCS) (projected), Bowling Green (projected). They update as announcements land.
Big 12 schools
Data updated: September 3, 2026