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No. 14 Iowa State Edges Arkansas State 24-16 to Stay Unbeaten

Rocco Becht accounted for two touchdowns to push the Cyclones to 4-0 with a road win in Jonesboro.

Quarterback Mark Gronowski #11 of the Iowa Hawkeyes throws the ball in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on September 6, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 16-13 over the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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Overview

  • Becht threw for 265 yards with a passing and rushing touchdown, extending his streak to 22 straight games with a scoring pass.
  • Abu Sama III’s 4-yard run with 8:34 left restored a two-score cushion after Arkansas State had pulled within 17-16.
  • Carson Hansen paced Iowa State’s ground game with 116 yards on 18 carries as the Cyclones controlled late possessions.
  • Jaylen Raynor totaled 222 passing yards and 83 rushing for Arkansas State, which had two fourth-quarter touchdowns erased by penalties and settled for Clune Van Andel’s third field goal.
  • Iowa State improved to 4-0 and Arkansas State fell to 1-2 in a game closer than pregame odds suggested, with the Cyclones off next before hosting Arizona on Sept. 27 while the Red Wolves visit Kennesaw State.