How else do you explain how the 8-0 No. 11 Cougars staged a remarkable comeback win over Iowa State in Ames on Saturday afternoon, the first victory by BYU over the Cyclones ever. Just when it was absolutely needed to keep remarkable momentum this season.

On Saturday, no. 11 BYU improved to 8-0 with a dramatic win over Iowa State. This time, it was an unthinkable comeback on the road against the Iowa State Cyclon

Bachmeier threw the ball a career-high 35 times for 307 yards and two touchdowns, taking advantage of Iowa State’s injury-riddled secondary and connecting with both Chase Roberts and Parker Kingston to get each receiver a 100+ yard outing.

17. Louisville (19): The Cardinals found a tough test in a letdown spot after beating Miami with Boston College bringing four quarters of fight despite entering the game with a 1-6 record. Louisville thankfully could rise the steady hand of star running back Isaac Brown, who totaled 205 yards rushing in the win.

BYU’s No. 1 running back is out for the rest of the game against Iowa State. LJ Martin, who has accounted for more than 700 yards this season, left the game against the Cyclones in the first half and will not return, according to FOX.

AMES — Homecoming festivities were spoiled for a second straight year in Ames as Iowa State football dropped its third straight contest and fell to BYU, 41-27, on Oct. 25. The Cyclones had a 24-17 lead at halftime, but the Cougars were resilient and eventually took the lead for good in the fourth quarter. Here is a report card from the game:

No. 11 BYU (7-0) travels to Ames on Saturday with a prime opportunity to score its first-ever win over Iowa State (5-2).

No. 11 BYU retained its perfect record and place atop the Big 12 conference after beating Iowa State 41-27 on Saturday.

The No. 11 BYU Cougars, led by quarterback Bear Bachmeier, face the Iowa State Cyclones, led by quarterback Rocco Becht, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa.

Undefeated BYU (7-0) looks to maintain its Big 12 lead against Iowa State (5-2), who enters on a two-game losing streak. Here's how to watch for free.

Before the SEC begins its nine-game conference schedule next season to match others across the Power Five, the league could be laughing all the way to the bank with a record number of College Football Playoff appearances at the end of the 2025 campaign.