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BYU Rallies at Iowa State to Reach 8-0, Alone Atop Big 12

Second-half takeaways clarified BYU’s route to Arlington.

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BOULDER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 20: Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes runs on field prior to the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Folsom Field on September 20, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado.
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Houston defensive lineman Eddie Walls III (90) sacks Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Overview

  • No. 11 BYU erased a 24-10 deficit to beat Iowa State 41-27 on the road, closing with a 31-3 run to remain undefeated.
  • Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier delivered a breakout performance with 358 total yards, including 307 passing and three total touchdowns on a career-high 35 attempts.
  • After conceding a 75-yard touchdown on the game’s first play, BYU’s defense adjusted to hold the Cyclones to three second-half points with three interceptions, including a Faletau Satuala pick-six, and a season-best four sacks.
  • Top rusher LJ Martin left early with a shoulder injury and was ruled out, shifting the load to the passing game as Parker Kingston (two touchdowns, 133 yards) and Chase Roberts (100-plus yards) paced the receivers.
  • The Cougars are the Big 12’s only unbeaten team, strengthening their path to the league title game before a bye and a November slate at Texas Tech, vs. TCU and at Cincinnati.