Utah defeats Iowa State 31-17 led by Wayshawn Parker

No. 15 Utah defeated Iowa State 31-17 in Ames, Iowa, moving to a 4-0 record and 1-0 in Big 12 play. The victory was driven by a standout performance from running back Wayshawn Parker, who recorded a career-high 174 rushing yards and two touchdowns, along with 65 receiving yards and another score.

Utah established an early lead with a 54-yard touchdown run by Parker on the game’s opening play. The Utes held a 24-3 halftime advantage before Iowa State attempted a comeback in the fourth quarter. Jaylen Raynor led the Cyclones with 205 passing yards and a touchdown pass to Dominic Overby, but a 13-yard touchdown pass from Devon Dampier to Parker and a late interception by Jackson Bennett secured the win for Utah.

With this win, Utah has scored 30 or more points in 10 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the FBS. Iowa State falls to 2-2 overall and 0-1 in the Big 12. Utah enters a bye week following the win, while Iowa State prepares to host West Virginia.