Iowa State offense looks to build momentum against BYU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Iowa State seeks to sustain its offensive momentum after a 45-42 win over West Virginia on October 3. The Cyclones achieved season highs with 577 total yards and strong performances from quarterback Jaylen Raynor and running back Aiden Flora. Raynor completed over 70% of his passes, while Flora recorded 212 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Iowa State will face a challenging matchup against No. 8 BYU on October 9, facing a defense allowing only 14.3 points per game.
- •Iowa State scored a season-high 45 points against West Virginia.
- •Jaylen Raynor recorded 264 passing yards with a 70.4% completion rate.
- •Aiden Flora had 212 rushing yards, earning player of the week honors.
- •The Cyclones face No. 8 BYU, with a defense allowing just 14.3 points per game.
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Can Iowa State football build on recent offensive success?
"After putting up 577 yards of total offense and seeing an improved passing attack against West Virginia, can Iowa State continue to build upward?
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