Iowa State edged West Virginia 45-42 (Week 5, 2026)
Iowa State edged West Virginia 45-42 at Jack Trice Stadium. Now Iowa State is 3-2, 1-1 in Big 12 play, and West Virginia is 3-2, 0-2 in Big 12 play.
| Kickoff | 12:00 PM ET ET |
|---|---|
| Venue | Jack Trice Stadium |
| Spread | Iowa State -3.0 |
| Total | 53 |
| TV | TNT |
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Iowa State edged West Virginia 45-42 at Jack Trice Stadium in Week 5. Iowa State led 21-14 at halftime. The lead changed hands 5 times and the score was tied 3 times after the opening score. Iowa State went ahead for good on a touchdown with 1:57 left in the fourth quarter. Iowa State's largest lead was 14 points. West Virginia led by as many as 7.
By the numbers
Iowa State gained 577 total yards to West Virginia's 518. Turnovers: Iowa State 1, West Virginia 2.
For Iowa State, Jaylen Raynor completed 19 of 27 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown, with an interception. Aiden Flora ran 22 times for 212 yards and 3 touchdowns. Cody Jackson caught 6 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown.
For West Virginia, Michael Hawkins Jr. completed 11 of 23 passes for 227 yards and 2 touchdowns. Michael Hawkins Jr. ran 20 times for 149 yards and 2 touchdowns. DJ Epps caught 4 passes for 114 yards and a touchdown.
What it means
After the game, Iowa State is 3-2, 1-1 in Big 12 play, and West Virginia is 3-2, 0-2 in Big 12 play. It counts in the Big 12 standings, where the top two teams meet in the Big 12 Championship Game.
The full box score, quarter scoring and every scoring play are on the game page. See the live Big 12 standings.
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