Overview
- Baylor overturned a 17-7 deficit to beat Iowa State 42-31 on Nov. 7, scoring four straight touchdowns in a momentum swing that decided the game.
- Quarterback DJ Lagway produced a dual-threat breakout with 229 passing yards, two touchdown passes, and a career-high 119 rushing yards with a rushing score.
- Iowa State’s early 10-0 start unraveled after a missed 41-yard field goal and a muffed punt that Baylor recovered and quickly converted into points.
- The Cyclones gained more than 450 yards on offense, led by Aiden Flora’s 182 rushing yards, but their defense, penalties and special-teams errors left them 4-5 and needing multiple wins to reach a bowl.
- Baylor is now 6-3 overall and bowl eligible for the first time since 2024, and Klanderman is 2-0 as interim coach; the Bears travel to BYU next while Iowa State hosts Cincinnati as both teams' postseason paths are reshaped.