The Utah Utes travel to Ames, Iowa, to face the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET at Jack Trice Stadium. Utah enters the matchup at 3-0, highlighted by a 33-0 shutout against Utah State. Iowa State holds a 2-1 record following a 55-7 victory over Bowling Green.
Utah features an offense averaging 47.3 points per contest, paired with a defense yielding 8 points and 75 rushing yards per game. Iowa State restricts opponents to 11 points and 83.3 rushing yards per game. Oddsmakers have positioned the Utes as 8-point favorites.
The game will be broadcast live on television via FOX, with streaming available on the FOX platform. Heavy precipitation in Ames forced the closure of grass parking lots surrounding Jack Trice Stadium, prompting refunds and alternative parking at campus facilities and the ISU Research Park south of Highway 30.
Iowa State’s roster underwent profound transformation during the offseason after Matt Campbell accepted the head coaching position at Penn State. Twenty-three players followed Campbell to Happy Valley, including quarterback Rocco Becht and tight end Ben Brahmer. New coach Jimmy Rogers inherited a depleted roster consisting of just 22 scholarship players, per 247Sports.
Despite severe roster limitations, the Cyclones have maintained defensive rigor. For Utah, sustaining offensive momentum against a disciplined defensive structure remains critical. Saturday’s contest tests whether Utah’s statistical advantages and early-season momentum can overcome Iowa State’s structural resilience.
