AMES, Iowa – After a two-hour and 24-minute delay, university officials cancelled Iowa State’s season opener against South Dakota State at MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium. There are no immediate plans for rescheduling.
Iowa State was leading 7-0 with 10:55 remaining in the first quarter when lightning halted the game. The Cyclones scored on their first possession with Kyle Kempt hitting Deshaunte Jones for a 55-yard touchdown. Per NCAA rules, the game is recorded as a “no contest.” The score and statistics from the game will not be counted.
Iowa State returns to action next Saturday at Iowa in an Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series showdown. The game will kick off at 4 p.m.
