BYU Stages Stunning Comeback to Topple Iowa State in Big Road Win
What a rollercoaster of a game it was in Ames on Saturday afternoon! BYU football pulled off an impressive second-half performance to claim a 41-27 victory over Iowa State, overcoming an early deficit and handing the Cyclones their third consecutive loss. The momentum swings in this game were absolutely wild, and it’s one of those contests where every play seemed to matter.
The day started off perfectly for Iowa State. On the very first play from scrimmage, quarterback Rocco Becht connected with Brett Eskildsen on a jaw-dropping 75-yard touchdown pass, putting the Cyclones up 7-0 in a flash. They kept up the pressure, and by the end of the first quarter, Iowa State had extended their lead to 17-7, with running back Carson Hansen finding the end zone twice. The Cyclones’ offense looked sharp, and it seemed like they might have the game well in hand.
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But BYU wasn’t going to go down without a fight. The Cougars quickly answered, with quarterback Bear Bachmeier showing off his dual-threat ability, combining both his arm and legs to move the chains. A deep connection to Chase Roberts set up a short touchdown run from LJ Martin, tying the game early. As the first half continued, BYU began chipping away at Iowa State’s lead, with a big fourth-down conversion culminating in a touchdown pass to Parker Kingston, cutting the Cyclones’ advantage to just one score at halftime, 24-17.
The second half belonged to BYU. Iowa State struggled to sustain drives, and turnovers started to creep in at the worst possible times. The pivotal moment came when Faletau Satuala intercepted Becht and returned it 40 yards for a pick-six, putting the Cougars ahead for good. From there, BYU’s momentum carried them to multiple scores in the fourth quarter, including a short-field touchdown by Parker Kingston and a decisive drive that sealed the 41-27 victory.
Despite a long 65-yard run from Carson Hansen and a 43-yard field goal from Kyle Konrardy that kept the game close, Iowa State simply couldn’t recover. The Cyclones had outgained BYU in the first half, but the Cougars’ relentless second-half surge proved too much to handle.
This win keeps BYU unbeaten in the Big 12 at 4-0 and 7-0 overall, while Iowa State falls to 5-3. The Cougars have now demonstrated their ability to come back in high-pressure situations, relying on both opportunistic defense and clutch offensive plays. For Iowa State, the focus will now be on regrouping after a tough home loss, while BYU looks to continue its undefeated run.
It was a thrilling game with twists and turns at every corner, and for BYU fans, it’s another statement win on the road—a reminder that this team is capable of fighting back, no matter the odds. The Cyclones may have had the early lead, but the Cougars’ second-half domination will be remembered as the story of the afternoon.
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