Cyclones Snap 3-Game Skid: Becht Throws for 3 TDs as Iowa State Rolls Over Kansas 38-14
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In a decisive victory, Iowa State's Rocco Becht led the charge, throwing for 241 yards and three touchdowns. Brett Eskildsen was a key beneficiary, catching two scores and racking up 73 yards. The win marked the Cyclones' first over the Jayhawks since 2021 and their first home victory since September 27 against Arizona. The team's momentum was fueled by Carsen Hansen's impressive 99-yard first-half performance, including a 4-yard touchdown that gave Iowa State a 14-0 lead in the second quarter. Kyle Konrardy added to the lead with a 55-yard field goal, extending the Cyclones' advantage to 17-0 with 10 minutes left before halftime. The teams traded touchdown drives in the third quarter, with Iowa State leading 31-14 heading into the fourth. Aiden Flora sealed the win with a 1:07 fourth-quarter rushing touchdown, his first of the season. "We had confidence in one another, knowing everything was clicking and everyone was doing their job," Becht said, attributing the win to execution. Kansas' Jalon Daniels struggled, completing 13 of 23 passes for 154 yards and an interception. Boden Groen had five catches for 76 yards, including a 21-yard touchdown from backup quarterback Cole Ballard. "We've got to coach it better and find ways to execute," Kansas coach Lance Leipold said, acknowledging the team's challenges. The loss puts Kansas in danger of missing out on bowl eligibility for the second straight season under Leipold. The Jayhawks will look to bounce back against Utah at home on Saturday, while Iowa State takes on Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Saturday.
