Published October 3, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Game report
The Iowa State Cyclones beat the West Virginia Mountaineers 45-42 in college football on Saturday, October 3. The Iowa State Cyclones won by three points, with both teams producing substantial yardage and the Iowa State Cyclones converting more first downs.
The numbers
The Iowa State Cyclones gained 577 total yards, including 312 passing and 265 rushing. The West Virginia Mountaineers finished with 518 yards: 227 through the air and 291 on the ground.
The Iowa State Cyclones had 29 first downs to the West Virginia Mountaineers’ 19, and held possession for 38:14 compared with 21:46. On third down, the Iowa State Cyclones converted 45.5%; the West Virginia Mountaineers converted 38.5%. The Iowa State Cyclones committed 1 turnover, while the West Virginia Mountaineers had 2.
Top performers
For the Iowa State Cyclones, Aiden Flora ran for 212 yards on 22 carries, with 3 touchdowns, the game’s standout rushing contribution. Jaylen Raynor completed 19 of 27 passes for 264 yards, with a touchdown and an interception, while Cody Jackson caught 6 passes for 160 yards, with a touchdown. On defense, Keyon Washington had a sack; Kyle Konrardy made 1 of 1 field goals.