Overview
- Baylor beat Iowa State 42-31 at McLane Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, converting a series of momentum plays into points in the second half.
- Iowa State outgained Baylor 472-426 but key miscues cost the Cyclones: a missed 41-yard field goal by Kyle Konrardy and a muffed punt recovered by Baylor led directly to Baylor scoring.
- Running back Aiden Flora carried Iowa State’s offense with 182 rushing yards and one touchdown on 26 carries, including 133 yards in the first half, but his production could not overcome other team mistakes.
- Iowa State’s penalties and defensive lapses, especially a penalty-filled third quarter and multiple long Baylor drives, allowed the Bears to build separation with back-to-back third-quarter touchdowns.
- The loss drops Iowa State to 4-5 overall and 2-4 in Big 12 play, hurting its path to bowl eligibility and underscoring recurring issues on special teams and run defense that must be fixed for the remainder of the season.