BYU defeated Iowa State 41–27 in a double-digit victory. BYU covered by 16.5; Game went Over by 19.5.
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At kick-off, conditions at Jack Trice Stadium were Overcast, 47.7°F, Wind Chill 42.6°F with winds of 9.6 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel below.
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Quarterback Rocco Becht threw a career-high three interceptions, including a pick-six in the fourth quarter that sealed the loss. This marks the third straight game with critical turnovers, a trend that must be reversed against Arizona State.
Iowa State led 24-10 late in the first half but allowed BYU to rally and take control. The Cyclones have now lost three consecutive games for the first time since 2022, highlighting a pattern of letting opponents back into games.
Carson Hansen rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries, providing a strong ground attack. This performance suggests the run game can be a key weapon if the passing game stabilizes.
The defense allowed BYU to convert two fourth downs on a go-ahead drive and gave up a 27-yard touchdown pass under pressure. A muffed punt recovery by BYU also shifted momentum, indicating a need for better execution in critical situations.
Coach Matt Campbell cited a lack of execution in critical moments as a recurring issue. With a home game against Arizona State next, the Cyclones must address these inconsistencies to snap their losing streak.
BYU travels 946 miles to this game, a significant road trip.
BYU arrives with a 1-hour body clock shift.
BYU won by 14 in a double-digit victory.
BYU covered the spread comfortably.
The total went Over by 19.5 points.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour BYU (17.8) over Iowa State (11.0) by 6.8 points on a neutral field. Despite playing at home, Iowa State faces a power rating deficit. Check whether the market spread accounts for this gap. Iowa State brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.7). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.
BYU won and BYU covered the spread.
