Iowa State Aims for 5-0 Start Against Resilient Baylor

The Cyclones, ranked 16th, face a determined Baylor team eager to end their losing streak in a pivotal Big 12 matchup.

Iowa State is off to its best start since 2000 and seeks to go 5-0 for the first time since 1980.
The Cyclones' defense has been formidable, allowing only 7.3 points per game, ranking fourth in the nation.
Baylor, despite a 2-3 record, has narrowly lost its last two games and is determined to turn its season around.
Key matchup: Baylor's QB Sawyer Robertson, who has filled in for the injured Dequan Finn, faces Iowa State's tough pass defense.
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell emphasizes the need for mental toughness as his team gains national attention.