No. 8 BYU tops Iowa State 24-10 behind Bear Bachmeier's 329 yards

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No. 8 BYU tops Iowa State 24-10 behind Bear Bachmeier's 329 yards
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No. 8 BYU secured a 24-10 victory over Iowa State on October 9, 2026, in Provo, Utah. Bear Bachmeier led the Cougars with 329 passing yards and two touchdowns, completing 73% of his throws. He also rushed for a personal best of 109 yards, compensating for the absence of running back LJ Martin. BYU's defense limited Iowa State to just six total yards in the second quarter and shut down any comeback attempts from the Cyclones. Jaylen Raynor threw for 98 yards and a touchdown for Iowa State, who fell to 3-3 on the season.

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  • •Bachmeier recorded his fourth career 300-yard game.
  • •BYU scored a touchdown on the opening drive of the game.
  • •Iowa State managed only 105 total yards.
  • •It was Bachmeier's first career 100-yard rushing game.
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PROVO, Utah (AP) — Bear Bachmeier threw for a season-high 329 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 8 BYU to a 24-10 victory over Iowa State on Friday night.

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