Iowa State returns to Jack Trice Stadium after a two-week absence to take on a relatively new opponent.Video above: Iowa State celebrates after beating rival Iowa in Cy-Hawk gameThe Cyclones (4-0, 1-0 in Big 12 play) host Arizona (3-0, 0-0 in Big 12 play) Saturday night. Here’s what to know about the game and about the Wildcats.How to watch Iowa State football vs. ArizonaWhen: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27Where: Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IowaTV: ESPNLivestream: Watch ESPNTickets for Iowa State football vs. ArizonaTickets are available through Ticketmaster. You can find tickets here.What to know about the ‘Whiteout’ at Jack Trice Stadium for Iowa State football vs. ArizonaIowa State is calling Saturday’s game a “Whiteout,” which is pretty self-explanatory. Fans are encouraged to wear white attire to Jack Trice Stadium.The Cyclones have done this before. Iowa State beat Baylor last year, 43-21, in front of a Whiteout crowd at Jack Trice Stadium to improve to 5-0.Iowa State vs. Arizona football series historyThis will be the first meeting between the two programs as conference foes since Arizona joined the Big 12 in 2024. Iowa State and Arizona have met before, however. Arizona holds a 4-1-1 lead in the series, which was last played in 1968.1948 (Tucson): Arizona 14, Iowa State 71950 (Tucson): Arizona 27, Iowa State 261958 (Tucson): Iowa State 14, Arizona 01964 (Tucson): Iowa State 0, Arizona 01966 (Tucson): Arizona 27, Iowa State 241968 (Ames): Arizona 21, Iowa State 12What to know about Arizona footballThe Wildcats are 3-0 and also coming off of a bye week.Arizona will be playing its first game away from home Saturday. The Wildcats have won home games against Hawaii, Weber State and Kansas State. The win over Kansas State is counted as a non-conference game despite both teams being members of the Big 12.Quarterback Noah Fifita is one of the key returning starters from last year’s team. He has put up 712 passing yards and 6 touchdowns without an interception this year despite losing star wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan to the NFL draft last spring.Cyclones fall in latest rankings during bye weekIowa State fell from No. 12 to No. 14 in the latest AP Top 25 poll.Iowa State down two kickers for Arizona gameIowa State’s kicking game has been a strength this year, but the Cyclones will need to navigate the near future without a key component.Kyle Konrardy is battling a lower-body injury, but “it’s not going to be a long-term situation,” according to coach Matt Campbell. Konrardy’s backup, Jace Gilbert, is also out.Jeff Dubrof has the story on what’s next for Iowa State’s kicking unit:Iowa State football vs. Arizona betting oddsIowa State is a 6.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.The total is set at 48.5 points.Stream KCCI’s ‘Big College Kickoff’ Saturday morningKCCI’s “Big College Kickoff” is back for a second season, and you can watch it live on Very Local at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday through Nov. 29.KCCI sports’ Jeff Dubrof will host, with Shannon Ehrhardt live from Iowa City or Ames each week.Very Local is a streaming channel that offers 24/7 access to KCCI news, weather, original series and more. Download the Very Local App for free on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or smartphone.Click here to learn more about Very Local.Follow Very Local on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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Iowa State returns to Jack Trice Stadium after a two-week absence to take on a relatively new opponent.
Video above: Iowa State celebrates after beating rival Iowa in Cy-Hawk game
The Cyclones (4-0, 1-0 in Big 12 play) host Arizona (3-0, 0-0 in Big 12 play) Saturday night. Here’s what to know about the game and about the Wildcats.
How to watch Iowa State football vs. ArizonaWhen: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27Where: Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IowaTV: ESPNLivestream: Watch ESPNTickets for Iowa State football vs. Arizona
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. You can find tickets here.
What to know about the ‘Whiteout’ at Jack Trice Stadium for Iowa State football vs. Arizona
Iowa State is calling Saturday’s game a “Whiteout,” which is pretty self-explanatory. Fans are encouraged to wear white attire to Jack Trice Stadium.
The Cyclones have done this before. Iowa State beat Baylor last year, 43-21, in front of a Whiteout crowd at Jack Trice Stadium to improve to 5-0.
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Iowa State defensive back Caden Matson (43) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a blocked punt during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Ames, Iowa.
Iowa State vs. Arizona football series history
This will be the first meeting between the two programs as conference foes since Arizona joined the Big 12 in 2024.
Iowa State and Arizona have met before, however. Arizona holds a 4-1-1 lead in the series, which was last played in 1968.
1948 (Tucson): Arizona 14, Iowa State 71950 (Tucson): Arizona 27, Iowa State 261958 (Tucson): Iowa State 14, Arizona 01964 (Tucson): Iowa State 0, Arizona 01966 (Tucson): Arizona 27, Iowa State 241968 (Ames): Arizona 21, Iowa State 12What to know about Arizona football
The Wildcats are 3-0 and also coming off of a bye week.
Arizona will be playing its first game away from home Saturday. The Wildcats have won home games against Hawaii, Weber State and Kansas State. The win over Kansas State is counted as a non-conference game despite both teams being members of the Big 12.
Quarterback Noah Fifita is one of the key returning starters from last year’s team. He has put up 712 passing yards and 6 touchdowns without an interception this year despite losing star wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan to the NFL draft last spring.
Cyclones fall in latest rankings during bye week
Iowa State fell from No. 12 to No. 14 in the latest AP Top 25 poll.
Iowa State down two kickers for Arizona game
Iowa State’s kicking game has been a strength this year, but the Cyclones will need to navigate the near future without a key component.
Kyle Konrardy is battling a lower-body injury, but “it’s not going to be a long-term situation,” according to coach Matt Campbell. Konrardy’s backup, Jace Gilbert, is also out.
Jeff Dubrof has the story on what’s next for Iowa State’s kicking unit:
Iowa State football vs. Arizona betting odds
Iowa State is a 6.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
The total is set at 48.5 points.
Stream KCCI’s ‘Big College Kickoff’ Saturday morning
KCCI’s “Big College Kickoff” is back for a second season, and you can watch it live on Very Local at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday through Nov. 29.
KCCI sports’ Jeff Dubrof will host, with Shannon Ehrhardt live from Iowa City or Ames each week.
Very Local is a streaming channel that offers 24/7 access to KCCI news, weather, original series and more. Download the Very Local App for free on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or smartphone.
Click here to learn more about Very Local.
Follow Very Local on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.