Iowa State's offense stalled in the second half as the Cyclones fell to the Baylor Bears on Saturday night at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. The game, played on November 7, 2026, saw Iowa State take early momentum but fail to sustain drives against a determined Baylor defense.
Cyclones running back Aiden Flora, wearing number 21, provided an early highlight with a first-half touchdown run. However, Iowa State could not capitalize on further opportunities, and Baylor pulled away in the latter stages to secure the victory in front of their home crowd.
The loss marks a setback for Iowa State in Big 12 conference play, while Baylor gains a crucial win at home. Both teams will look to regroup ahead of their next conference matchups.
