Iowa State is scheduled to play No. 8 BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, on Oct. 9, 2026. According to an Iowa State Athletics report published Oct. 8, the matchup features the Cyclones (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) against the No. 8 BYU Cougars (4-0, 2-0 Big 12).
The game is scheduled for 9:15 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on ESPN with commentary from Anish Shroff, Andre Ware, and Morgan Uber. A win for Iowa State would improve their record to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in Big 12 Conference play. It would also mark the program's seventh road win against a Top-25 team since 2017 and their 13th career road win against a ranked opponent.
The series history between the two programs shows Iowa State holds a 5-1 all-time edge. However, BYU won the most recent meeting in 2025 with a score of 41-27 in Ames. This contest marks the third meeting between the teams as Big 12 Conference opponents. The Cyclones have a 3-0 record in Provo, with victories occurring in 1968, 1973, and 2023.
Iowa State's captains for the game include Max Baloun, David Coffey, Aiden Flora, Jaylen Raynor, Jake Taylor, and Isaac Terrell.
