Iowa State’s final non-conference game has been a mystery ever since the season opening game against South Dakota State was canceled due to lightning on Sept. 1.

The Cyclones initially scheduled a game with Incarnate Word for Dec. 1, but after Incarnate Word made its first-ever trip to the FCS playoffs, athletics director Jamie Pollard needed to find a plan C.

That came to fruition Tuesday when Iowa State announced a game against the Drake Bulldogs for 11 a.m. on Dec. 1.

“We’re most grateful to Drake Athletics Director Brian Hardin, coach Rick Fox and the Bulldog leadership team for working with us through a very fluid situation,” Pollard said in a press release. “Coach (Matt) Campbell wants to play a 12th game and I believe our fans would welcome another chance to see this bowl-bound team play. I know the Bulldogs will enjoy the chance to play at Jack Trice Stadium and compete against a Power 5 opponent.”

Drake is 7-3 this season.

Iowa State also announced tickets for South Dakota State and Incarnate Word games will be honored for the upcoming game against Drake. Financial details for the game have not been released.

“There has certainly been a lot of moving parts related to rescheduling our cancelled season opener,” Pollard said. “Most importantly, I want to thank our fan base for its patience and understanding throughout this process.”