# Iowa State vs. No. 15 Utah Big 12 opener > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iowa-state-big-12-football-schedule > Updated: 2026-09-25T15:24:41.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3. Iowa State prepares to host No. 15 Utah at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, for their Big 12 Conference opener on September 26. Utah enters the matchup with a 3-0 record, having outscored opponents 142-24 this season. The Utes' defense has improved significantly in run defense, allowing only 75 yards per game compared to 181.2 yards per game last season. Offensive leaders for Utah include quarterback Devon Dampier, with 690 passing yards and seven touchdowns, running back Wayshawn Parker, who has 154 rushing yards and three touchdowns, and wide receiver Braden Pegan, with 235 receiving yards. Iowa State (2-1) maintains a defense that allows an average of 11 points and 83.3 rushing yards per game. The Cyclones recently defeated Bowling Green 55-7, a game featuring a 194-yard rushing performance from Aiden Flora. The program is currently in a rebuilding phase under new head coach Jimmy Rogers following the departure of former coach Matt Campbell to Penn State. To address a roster depleted by player departures, the Cyclones have utilized the transfer portal to bolster the team. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Utah Utes face Iowa State in first Big 12 matchup No. 15 Utah prepares to face Iowa State in their first Big 12 matchup, with the Utes looking to maintain a 3-0 start against a rebuilding Cyclones squad. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/utah-utes-face-iowa-state-in-first-big-12-matchup ### 2026-09-23: Utah faces Iowa State in Big 12 conference opener No. 15 Utah faces Iowa State in their Big 12 opener this Saturday in Ames, Iowa, featuring a matchup between Utah's high-scoring offense and Iowa State's stingy defense. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/utah-faces-iowa-state-in-big-12-conference-opener ### 2026-09-21: West Virginia vs. Iowa State kickoff time and TV details announced The Big 12 has announced that West Virginia will face Iowa State at 12 p.m. ET, with the game televised on TNT, TruTV, and HBO Max. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-virginia-vs-iowa-state-kickoff-time-and-tv-details-announced --- Cite as: Iowa State vs. No. 15 Utah Big 12 opener. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/iowa-state-big-12-football-schedule