Iowa State Cyclones Bowl Game History
Big 12- Bowl Record
- 6-13
- Appearances
- 19
- Wins
- 6
- Losses
- 13
Every Bowl Appearance
Bowl results complete through 2025.
| Season | Played | Bowl | ResultR | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Dec 1971 | Sun Bowl | L | LSU | 33-15 |
| 1972 | Dec 1972 | Liberty Bowl | L | Georgia Tech | 31-30 |
| 1977 | Dec 1977 | Peach Bowl | L | NC State | 24-14 |
| 1978 | Dec 1978 | Hall of Fame Classic played as the Hall of Fame Bowl | L | Texas A&M | 28-12 |
| 2000 | Dec 2000 | Copper Bowl played as the Insight Bowl | W | Pittsburgh | 37-29 |
| 2001 | Dec 2001 | Independence Bowl | L | Alabama | 14-13 |
| 2002 | Dec 2002 | Humanitarian Bowl | L | Boise State | 34-16 |
| 2004 | Dec 2004 | Independence Bowl | W | Miami Ohio | 17-13 |
| 2005 | Dec 2005 | Houston Bowl | L | TCU | 27-24 |
| 2009 | Dec 2009 | Copper Bowl played as the Insight Bowl | W | Minnesota | 14-13 |
| 2011 | Dec 2011 | Pinstripe Bowl | L | Rutgers | 27-13 |
| 2012 | Dec 2012 | Liberty Bowl | L | Tulsa | 31-17 |
| 2017 | Dec 2017 | Liberty Bowl | W | Memphis | 21-20 |
| 2018 | Dec 2018 | Alamo Bowl | L | Washington State | 28-26 |
| 2019 | Dec 2019 | Champs Sports Bowl played as the Camping World Bowl | L | Notre Dame | 33-9 |
| 2020 | Jan 2021 | Fiesta Bowl | W | Oregon | 34-17 |
| 2021 | Dec 2021 | Champs Sports Bowl played as the Cheez-It Bowl | L | Clemson | 20-13 |
| 2023 | Dec 2023 | Liberty Bowl played as the AutoZone Liberty Bowl | L | Memphis | 36-26 |
| 2024 | Dec 2024 | Champs Sports Bowl played as the Pop-Tarts Bowl | W | Miami (FL) | 42-41 |