Iowa State football quietly made a change to one of its future schedules on Tuesday.
It was first pointed out by FBSchedules.com, but the Cyclones will now face Southeast Missouri in their 2026 football season opener.
Iowa State was originally slated to face off with Northern Iowa on September 5, 2026. That matchup has now moved to 2031. The pair of programs will also play in 2028.
Below are other announced games scheduled for future seasons.
2025 announced Iowa State football games
Aug. 23 | vs. Kansas State (Ireland)
Aug. 30 | vs. South Dakota
Sep. 06 | vs. Iowa
Sep. 13 | @ Arkansas State
2026 announced Iowa State football games
Sep. 05 | vs. Southeast Missouri
Sep. 12 | @ Iowa
Sep. 19 | vs. Bowling Green
2027 announced Iowa State football games
Sep. 04 | vs. South Dakota State
Sep. 11 | vs. Iowa
Sep. 18 | @ Bowling Green
2028 announced Iowa State football games
Sep. 02 | vs. Northern Iowa
Sep. 16 | vs. Tulane
2029 announced Iowa State football games
Sep. 01 | vs. North Dakota
Sep. 15 | @ Tulane
2030 announced Iowa State football games
Aug. 31 | vs. South Dakota
Sep. 14 | vs. UNLV
2031 announced Iowa State football games
Aug. 30 | vs. Northern Iowa
