Baylor Bears at Iowa State Cyclones
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Rocco Becht throws for 277 yards and two scores to lead No. 16 Iowa State to 43-21 win over Baylor
The Cyclones (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) wiped out an early deficit and another in the third quarter and are off to their best start since 1980. Baylor (2-4, 0-3) lost its third straight game.
“I think it's the mental toughness that everybody has and the ability to stay consistent,” Becht said. “The ability to keep our head down and keep driving no matter what the score and record is”
Becht’s TD passes were 10 yards to Benjamin Brahmer and 11 yards to Jayden Higgins, who extended his streak of games with a touchdown reception to seven. Becht was 16 of 25 for 277 yards.
“I can't say enough about what this kid has done for us,” Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said. “He's playing as good as anyone right now and I'm really proud of what he's done.”
Jaylon Jackson led the Cyclones rushing attack with 107 yards and his first two touchdowns for Iowa State since transferring from Eastern Michigan.
“It felt amazing,” Jackson said. “Shoutout to the offensive line and all my teammates and coaches that allowed it to happen.”
The Cyclones rushed for 265 yards, their third straight game over 200, and finished with 542 yards total, their most in two seasons.
Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns with an interception. His TD passes were 4 yards to Josh Cameron, 8 yards to Michael Trigg and 25 yards to Ketron Jackson Jr.
“We started fast and with a lot of good energy and execution, but at times we had some missed executions,” Baylor head coach Dava Aranda said.
Iowa State: Becht continues to be a steady presence, and the emergence of Jackson has upgraded the running game.
Iowa State: visits West Virginia next Saturday.
How To Watch
How can I watch Baylor Bears vs. Iowa State Cyclones?
- TV Channel: Bears at Cyclones 2021 College Football, week 6, is broadcasted on FOX.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 6:32 | Josh Cameron 4 Yd pass from Sawyer Robertson (Isaiah Hankins Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 3:19 | Kyle Konrardy 45 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:46 | Michael Trigg 8 Yd pass from Sawyer Robertson (Isaiah Hankins Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 10:34 | Kyle Konrardy 38 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:10 | Benjamin Brahmer 10 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Kyle Konrardy PAT failed) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:46 | Caden Matson 25 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Kyle Konrardy Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:55 | Ketron Jackson Jr. 25 Yd pass from Sawyer Robertson (Isaiah Hankins Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:33 | Jaylon Jackson 10 Yd Run (Kyle Konrardy Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 0:40 | Jayden Higgins 11 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Kyle Konrardy Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 11:31 | Jaylon Jackson 20 Yd Run (Kyle Konrardy Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 2:16 | Kyle Konrardy 22 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 BAY |
 ISU |
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|---|---|---|
| 21 | 1st Downs | 27 |
| 4-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-12 |
| 2-4 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 337 | Total Yards | 542 |
| 258 | Passing | 277 |
| 25/44 | Comp/Att | 16/25 |
| 5.9 | Yards per pass | 11.1 |
| 79 | Rushing | 265 |
| 20 | Rushing Attempts | 45 |
| 4.0 | Yards per rush | 5.9 |
| 6-74 | Penalties | 4-55 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 24:06 | Possession | 35:54 |
Game Information
Location: Ames, IA
Attendance: 61,500 · Capacity:
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