# Iowa State football season performance

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iowa-state-football-season-performance
> Updated: 2026-11-07T02:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Iowa State Cyclones experienced a series of losses in Big 12 conference play. On October 24, the team was defeated 39-3 by No. 25 Arizona, a game in which the Arizona defense limited Iowa State to 52 rushing yards. On November 7, Iowa State lost 42-31 to Baylor, dropping their record to 4-5. Despite the loss, Iowa State player Aiden Flora surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the season, recording 182 yards against the Bears.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: Baylor secures bowl eligibility with 42-31 win over Iowa State

Baylor reached bowl eligibility with a 42-31 comeback victory over Iowa State, fueled by DJ Lagway’s career-high 119 rushing yards and two passing touchdowns under interim coach Joe Klanderman.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baylor-university-celebrates-homecoming-with-football-game-and-blood-drive

### 2026-10-24: Arizona football secures bowl eligibility with 39-3 win over Iowa State

No. 25 Arizona secured bowl eligibility with a dominant 39-3 victory over Iowa State, led by Noah Fifita’s 308 passing yards and a stifling defensive performance.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-football-defeats-iowa-state-39-3-during-homecoming

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