A matchup between the winner of Illinois and UAB awaits Iowa State if they can take care of the Virginia Tech Hokies.
No. 4 Iowa State travels to Niceville, Florida to kick off the Emerald Coast Classic against Virginia Tech. This will be the second neutral site game for the Cyclones, having already knocked off Colorado in their opener.
The Hokies come into the match up at 3-1 with their lone blemish happening in their opener against Alabama State. Buzz Williams' crew has ripped off three straight since that embarrassing loss, but Iowa State will be the first team they've faced from a Power 5 conference.