BYU Beats Iowa State 41-27 in Ames

No. 11 BYU (8-0) rallied from a 17-7 deficit to defeat Iowa State 41-27 in Ames, earning a milestone road win. Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier completed 22-of-36 for 307 yards and two passing touchdowns while adding 49 rushing yards and a score, and receivers Chase Roberts and Parker Kingston stepped up after RB LJ Martin exited with an injury. Iowa State dominated early — including a 75-yard touchdown on the first play and 318 first-half yards — but BYU's defense forced turnovers and held the Cyclones to just a field goal after halftime. The victory, achieved as a slight underdog and noted by national pundits, bolsters arguments that BYU is a legitimate top-10 team and extends concerns about Iowa State’s recent struggles on defense and with injuries.