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Iowa State hosts Cincinnati in crucial matchup for bowl eligibility

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Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Iowa State hosts Cincinnati in crucial matchup for bowl eligibility
Summary

Iowa State faces Cincinnati at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, with kickoff scheduled following a 42-31 loss to Baylor that dropped the Cyclones to 4-5. This matchup is critical for Iowa State, which needs to win two of its last three games for bowl eligibility. Cincinnati, sporting a 5-4 record, enters the game after a tumultuous season, including a recent loss to Houston. The Cyclones are hoping to leverage home-field advantage, having won four of five games at Jack Trice this season, while Cincinnati's quarterback JC French IV poses a notable challenge with his dual-threat capability.

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  • •Iowa State is 4-5, needing two wins for bowl eligibility.
  • •Cincinnati has a 5-4 record and is also vying for postseason play.
  • •Iowa State lost to Baylor last week, continuing their struggle.
  • •Cincinnati's quarterback JC French IV is a key player to watch.
  • •Iowa State is 4-1 at home this season.
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Iowa State is back at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday after a 42-31 loss at Baylor that dropped the Cyclones to 4-5. Three games remain, and bowl eligibility means winning two of them. The first is Cincinnati, a familiar problem. Last October the Bearcats beat a 5-0 Iowa State team 38-30 for the Cyclones’ first […]

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