Overview
- BYU beat Iowa State on Oct. 9 to move to 5-0 after Bear Bachmeier threw for 329 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a career-best 109 yards.
- The Cougars outgained the Cyclones 506 yards to 200 but missed chances in the red zone and had a muffed punt that kept the final margin closer than the yardage gap suggested.
- Iowa State's offense was stalled for most of the game, with just 69 total yards through three quarters and quarterback Jaylen Raynor finishing 16-of-29 for 98 yards.
- Iowa State lost top receiver Dominic Overby to a first-quarter knee injury that forced him out of the game and the team will use its upcoming bye week to assess injuries and personnel.
- The result highlights BYU's rise in the Big 12 and sets a tough test at home next week against No. 3 Notre Dame, while Iowa State's rebuilding staff under coach Jimmy Rogers must address coverage, tackling and the passing attack before its Oct. 24 trip to Arizona.