Iowa State adds a second Friday night ESPN game to its 2011 football schedule

Not only is Iowa State venturing into ESPN twice for the first time in a football season, it will do so both times in prime-time.

The Cyclones were already booked to play at Connecticut on Friday night, Sept. 16. Now, their scheduled game at home against Oklahoma State has been switched from Nov. 19 to Friday night, Nov. 18.

“Earning a second national TV contest on ESPN is important for the growth of our program,” Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard said. “This is also another opportunity for our recruits and alums to see the Cyclones play on national television.

“In this particular case, there is no conflict with the regular season for high school football in our state.” Pollard said.

2011 IOWA STATE FOOTBALL

Date Opponent Time (CST) Television

Sept. 3 Northern Iowa TBA

Sept. 10 Iowa TBA

Sept. 16 @ Connecticut 7 p.m. ESPN or ESPN2

Oct. 1 Texas TBA

Oct. 8 @ Baylor TBA

Oct. 15 @ Missouri TBA

Oct. 22 Texas A&M TBA

Oct. 29 @ Texas Tech TBA

Nov. 5 Kansas TBA

Nov. 12 @ Oklahoma TBA

Nov. 18 Oklahoma State 8 p.m. ESPN2

Nov. 26 @ Kansas State TBA