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Flora's 79-Yard Punt Return Lifts Iowa State Over TCU, 20-17

The win secured bowl eligibility, spotlighting a takeaway-driven defense.

Overview

  • Iowa State erased a 17-6 fourth-quarter deficit, with Aiden Flora's 79-yard punt return giving the Cyclones the lead with 6:32 remaining.
  • Defensive back Tre Bell intercepted a pass early and later forced a fumble that Drew Surges recovered to halt TCU's late drive.
  • Carson Hansen rushed for 108 yards and scored on a 1-yard run to spark the fourth-quarter comeback.
  • Rocco Becht completed 9 of 24 passes for 111 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, both by Bud Clark.
  • The Cyclones held the Horned Frogs to 17 points and now head into an open date before hosting Kansas.