The first game of the Steve Sarkisian era is Sept. 4 against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns.
The first game of Iowa State’s 2020 season was also against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. Billy Napier’s team traveled to Ames, Iowa and defeated the Cyclones 31-14. ISU quarterback Brock Purdy was 16-of-35 for 145 yards with one interception. Running back Breece Hall tallied 103 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries. Xavier Hutchinson, ISU’s leading receiver in 2020, had four catches for 43 yards.