Published October 31, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Game report
The Iowa State Cyclones beat the Oklahoma State Cowboys 51-49 in college football on Saturday, October 31. The Iowa State Cyclones finished with 581 total yards, including 272 rushing yards, while the Oklahoma State Cowboys generated 533 total yards and 323 net passing yards.
Both offenses produced substantial yardage in a game decided by two points. The Iowa State Cyclones finished with 1 turnover, and the Oklahoma State Cowboys had 2.
The numbers
The Iowa State Cyclones recorded 581 total yards, 309 net passing yards and 272 rushing yards. The Oklahoma State Cowboys totaled 533 yards, with 323 through the air and 210 on the ground. Those passing and rushing totals account for each team’s distinct paths to a high-scoring final.
The Iowa State Cyclones earned 24 first downs and converted 53.3% of third downs; the Oklahoma State Cowboys had 27 first downs and converted 66.7%. Possession lasted 34:47 for the Iowa State Cyclones and 25:13 for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The turnover totals were 1 for the Iowa State Cyclones and 2 for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.