BYU and Iowa State Battle for Bowl Eligibility in High-Stakes Match

The BYU Cougars suffered a humiliating 45-13 loss to the Iowa State Cyclones, who secured bowl eligibility and stayed in the Big 12 race. Iowa State dominated the game, scoring on seven of their first nine drives and amassing 443 yards of total offense. BYU struggled offensively, converting only 1 of 11 third downs and finishing with just 318 yards. The Cougars' lackluster performance was evident throughout the game, as they were thoroughly outplayed by the Cyclones.