Iowa State returns to Jack Trice Stadium this weekend for the first time in nearly a month with a chance to upset a ranked team.
The Cyclones (3-4 overall, 1-3 in Big 12 play) host No. 24 Oklahoma State (5-2 overall, 3-1 in Big 12 play) on Halloween.
KCCI’s Shannon Ehrhardt is in Ames for the game. Be sure to tune in to KCCI after the game for highlights and analysis.
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State football score updates, highlights, stats and more
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Halftime: Iowa State 24, Oklahoma State 21
A promising first half for Iowa State comes to an end. The Cyclones outgained Oklahoma State’s high-powered offense 253-213 and made big plays on the ground and through the air.
The Cyclones will kick off to Oklahoma State to begin the second half.
Konrardy hits field goal before half
Iowa State’s short field will turn into points. Kyle Konrardy drilled a 39-yard kick with 7 seconds to play in the half.
Iowa State scoring drive: 8 plays, 15 yards, 2:19
Cyclones recover fumble on punt
ISU gets a short field before half.
Oklahoma State answers
We’re all tied up again at 21-all after Mestemaker hit Justin Bowick from 11 yards out. Iowa State will get the ball back with just over 6 minutes to go before halftime.
Oklahoma State scoring drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:32
Iowa State takes the lead on long touchdown pass
Raynor went for it from just past midfield and launched a 43-yard throw to Jamal Polite, who caught the pass while falling into the end zone.
Iowa State now leads 21-14 with 10:51 to go in the half.
Iowa State scoring drive: 3 plays, 52 yards, 1:26
Cyclones recover surprise onside kick
Iowa State got a big spark. Kyle Konrardy tapped the kickoff just past the 10-yard mark and recovered it himself.
The play is under review to see if the ball was touched before crossing 10 yards.
Iowa State answers with touchdown drive
It’s tied up at 14-14 after Raynor hit Easton Miller in the flat from the goal line for a touchdown. The score was set up by two big gains by Jamal Polite and an 18-yard rush by Aiden Flora.
Iowa State scoring drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:29
End of first quarter: Oklahoma State 14, Iowa State 7
A busy first quarter is in the books. Iowa State has the ball inside Oklahoma State territory to start the second quarter.
Cowboys score quickly
Mestemaker hit his running back Caleb Hawkins for a screen pass, and Hawkins did the rest. He followed his blockers and went untouched for a 59-yard score.
It’s 14-7 Oklahoma State with 3:46 to go in the opening quarter.
Oklahoma State scoring drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 0:53
Cyclones punt away
Jaylen Raynor made an impressive shovel pass on third down after avoiding a sack, but Omari Hayes backtracked while avoiding a tackle near the line to gain.
It’ll be Oklahoma State ball in a 7-7 tie game with 4:39 left in the first quarter.
Oklahoma State comes up empty on ensuing possession
Iowa State’s defense did its job, forcing incompletions and leaving Oklahoma State to try a 45-yard field goal. Sam Keltner pushed it left, so no harm done on Raynor’s turnover.
ISU takes over at its own 27.
Raynor picked off
Jaylen Raynor spun around to avoid multiple pass rushers before firing the ball downfield, where it was picked off by OSU’s LaDainian Fields. Oklahoma State will start with great field position at the ISU 27.
Oklahoma State answers right back
It’s 7-7 after one drive for each team. Drew Mestemaker went 7-for-7 for 56 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown pass to Wyatt Young.
Oklahoma State scoring drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:05
Iowa State takes early lead on Aiden Flora run
A great start for the ISU offense. Jaylen Raynor went 2-for-2 for 34 yards and Aiden Flora broke two big runs — including a 29-yard scamper into the end zone — and it’s already 7-0 Iowa State.
Iowa State scoring drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:22
Iowa State offense takes the field first
Iowa State will have the ball first. Jaylen Raynor is in at QB.
Here’s what to know about the game.
Predictions: Iowa vs. Wisconsin, Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State
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How to watch and stream Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State football
- When: 6 p.m. CT, Saturday, Oct. 31
- Where: Jack Trice Stadium, Ames
- TV: FOX
- Livestream: Fox One (subscription required)
Tickets for Iowa State football vs. Oklahoma State
You can find tickets for Saturday’s game on Ticketmaster. As of Monday, two tickets in the upper deck were available for as low as $21 apiece.
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State football series history
Oklahoma State has a 34-22-3 lead in the series.
Iowa State has won three of the last four and hasn’t lost to Oklahoma State at Jack Trice Stadium since 2019. The Cyclones won 20-13 last season in Stillwater in the final game of the season. Zane Flores, who started that game at quarterback for the Cowboys and tallied 202 passing yards, is now on Iowa State’s roster.
Each of the last 10 games has been decided by seven points or less.
Last 10 games:
- 2025: Iowa State 20, Oklahoma State 13
- 2023: Iowa State 34, Oklahoma State 27
- 2022: Oklahoma State 20, Iowa State 14
- 2021: Iowa State 24, Oklahoma State 21
- 2020: Oklahoma State 24, Iowa State 21
- 2019: Oklahoma State 34, Iowa State 27
- 2018: Iowa State 48, Oklahoma State 42
- 2017: Oklahoma State 49, Iowa State 42
- 2016: Oklahoma State 38, Iowa State 31
- 2015: Oklahoma State 35, Iowa State 31
What to know about 2026 Oklahoma State football
Iowa State’s Jimmy Rogers won’t be the only new coach on the sidelines this week.
The Cowboys are in their first year being led by Eric Morris, who went 11-2 last season at North Texas. He brought over most of his key contributors from that team, including quarterback Drew Mestemaker. Mestemaker leads the Big 12 in passing yards (2,326) and passing touchdowns (20).
Running back Caleb Hawkins, also a North Texas transfer, has added 712 yards on the ground and a couple of scores. Fellow UNT transfer Wyatt Young leads the team with 639 receiving yards.
Oklahoma State’s offense ranks No. 8 in the nation with 40 points per game. The Cowboys have scored 32 or more points in six straight games, including a 57-point outburst last week in a win over Colorado.
Teams have had success through the air on Oklahoma State’s defense. UCF, Houston and Colorado have combined to throw for 951 yards and 11 touchdowns against Oklahoma State over the past three games.
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