US EditionNo. 14 Iowa State survives scare from Arkansas State, wins 24
Iowa State's decision to play at Arkansas State saves up to $4 million by avoiding a costly home game against a group-of-five opponent, benefiting athlete funding.
- Iowa State defeated Arkansas State 24-16 in an NCAA football game on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
- Iowa State traveled to Arkansas to avoid a $3-4 million home game payout and save costs, while Arkansas State sought to improve its 1-2 record.
- Quarterback Rocco Becht passed for 265 yards and scored both a passing and a rushing touchdown, while Arkansas State’s Jaylen Raynor led a strong performance in the first half.
- Arkansas State took a brief 10-9 advantage just before halftime, but a touchdown pass from Becht followed by a successful two-point conversion allowed Iowa State to head into the break leading 17-10.
- The win kept Iowa State undefeated at 4-0 and poised to rise in the AP Top 25, while Arkansas State prepares to visit Kennesaw State next Saturday.
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No. 14 Iowa State survives scare from Arkansas State, wins 24
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Rocco Becht threw for 265 yards and had passing and rushing touchdowns as No. 14 Iowa State escaped with a 24-16 win over Arkansas State on Saturday. Abu Sama III ran for a 4-yard touchdown with 8:34 left to give the Cyclones (4-0) some breathing room after the Red Wolves had closed within 17-16. Carson Hansen rushed for 116 yards on 18 carries for Iowa State, and Sama had 69 yards on nine attempts. Jaylen Raynor threw for…
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No. 14 Iowa State survives scare from Arkansas State, wins 24-16
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Cyclones head to Jonesboro for final non-conference test
No. 14 Iowa State travels to Jonesboro, Arkansas, to take on Arkansas State in its last non-conference game of the season at 3 p.m. Saturday. The Cyclones are sitting at 3-0 with two wins over Power Four conference opponents, jumping eight spots from the preseason poll that had them at No. 22. A win against the Red Wolves would give the Cyclones an undefeated record heading into conference play. Being one of the teams that played in Week 0, the …
No. 14 Iowa State survives scare from Arkansas State, wins 24-16 - The Morning Sun
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Rocco Becht threw for 265 yards and had passing and rushing touchdowns as No. 14 Iowa State escaped with a 24-16 win over Arkansas State on Saturday. Abu Sama III ran for a 4-yard touchdown with 8:34 left to give the Cyclones (4-0) some breathing room after the Red Wolves had closed within 17-16. Carson Hansen rushed for 116 yards on 18 carries for Iowa State, and Sama had 69 yards on nine attempts. Jaylen Raynor threw for…
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