Saturday, September 5, 2026. Kickoff 1 p.m. ET (noon CT) on ESPN+.
Iowa State opens the Jimmy Rogers era at Jack Trice Stadium against Southeast Missouri State of the Big South-OVC. Rogers arrives after building South Dakota State into an FCS power, so he knows exactly what an FCS opponent can do to an unfocused FBS team.
| Kickoff | 1 p.m. ET · noon CT · 11 a.m. MT · 10 a.m. PT |
| TV | None. Streaming only. |
| Streaming | ESPN+ (in the ESPN app) |
| Venue | Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, Iowa |
| Line | Iowa State heavily favored. Many books do not post FBS vs. FCS lines until game day. |
Prediction and Odds
Iowa State should control this from the first series. The interest is in what Rogers’ offense looks like with a new quarterback and how quickly the defense, the strength of the Matt Campbell years, carries over to the new staff.
Our pick: Iowa State 41, Southeast Missouri State 10.
Why This One Matters
Iowa State goes to Iowa for the Cy-Hawk game on September 12 in a rare Kinnick primetime, so this is the only warm up. Utah visits in the Big 12 opener two weeks later.
How to Watch Without Cable
ESPN+ only. Not on cable and not in the live TV bundles. See our streaming guide.
The Bottom Line
Southeast Missouri State at Iowa State kicks off at 1 p.m. ET Saturday, September 5 on ESPN+. Iowa State comfortably in Jimmy Rogers’ debut. Result on our live scoreboard.