WACO, TEXAS – Iowa State’s surprising turnaround this season continued today as the Cyclones went down to Waco, Texas and thumped Baylor, 30-18.
Iowa State (5-3, 4-1 Big 12) moved into a tie atop the Big 12 Conference with the win today over Baylor (3-5, 2-3). An 18-yard touchdown pass from QB Rocco Becht to Jayden Higgins on the opening drive was ISU’s first touchdown on the opening possession this season. The Cyclones jumped out to a 17-0 lead and never looked back.
Matt Campbell is now 51-45 at Iowa State and 86-60 overall as a head coach. Campbell is now 36-32 against league opponents, the most league wins by an ISU coach in school history.
Iowa State posted its third undefeated October under Campbell (2017 and 2018) and the ninth in school history.
The Cyclones have opened conference play 4-1 for the third time in school history (2017 and 2020).
Iowa State has its first three-game conference win streak since 2021 and the seventh under Campbell.
ISU improves to 10-12 all-time against Baylor and wins in Waco for the fourth time (4-7) and the first since 2017.
The Cyclones picked up their 13th conference road game since 2017.
Iowa State won its sixth-straight game when scoring at least 21 points.
The Cyclones 13 interceptions this season, the most in the Campbell era.
ISU has an interception in five-straight games for the first time since 2018 and the first time in five-straight conference games since 2005.
Iowa State has won 19-straight games when leading at the half and is 40-5 when doing so under Campbell.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES
Rocco Becht
*Has tossed a touchdown pass in his first eight starts, tying Kyle Kempt’s school record.
*His eight-straight games with a touchdown pass are tied for the sixth-longest streak in school history.
Cartevious Norton
*First Cyclone with multiple rushing touchdowns in a game since he did so against West Virginia last season (11/5/22). *His 49-yard touchdown run was his first career rush over 20 yards and the second-longest run of the season by Iowa State.
Jaylin Noel
*Has caught a pass in 27-straight games, the sixth-longest streak in school history. *Tied his career-high with eight receptions for the third time this season.
Benjamin Brahmer
*His 48-yard reception in the fourth quarter was the longest of his career.
Joey Petersen
*His fumble recovery was the first of his career and the first this season by the Cyclones.
Gerry Vaughn
*Has appeared in 58 games as a Cyclone, the fifth-most in school history.
Will McLaughlin
*Tied his career-high in tackles with a team-high six today for the second-straight week.
Carson Willich
*His second quarter forced fumble was the first of his career.
Jack Sadowsky V
*Tallied a career-high four tackles.
T.J. Tampa
*Started his 20th-straight game and 25th game at Iowa State.
Malik Verdon
*Picked off his second pass of the season and second of his career.
Beau Freyler
*Started his 20th game at Iowa State.
Chase Contreraz
*Connected on a career-high three field goals for the second-straight game.
*His eight field goals of 40 or more yards this season is tied for the second-most in school history.
Iowa State hosts Kansas next Saturday.
