Iowa State Cyclones 2026 stats and results
The Iowa State Cyclones (Big 12) are 3-3 in the 2026 season through October 9, 2026, scoring 29.7 points per game and allowing 21.7.
Leading players: Jaylen Raynor (162.8 passing yards per game); Aiden Flora (113.3 rushing yards per game); Dominic Overby (53 receiving yards per game). College football stat leaders.
Next game: Iowa State Cyclones at Arizona Wildcats
October 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET. Season figures for both teams side by side; the rank in parentheses is among 136 College football teams (1st = the most). Arizona Wildcats stats and results. Full game preview.
| ISU | ARIZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-3 | 5-1 |
| Points per game | 29.7 (67th) | 35.7 (34th) |
| Points allowed per game | 21.7 (84th) | 19 (102nd) |
| Passing yards per game | 174.2 (118th) | 303.8 (13th) |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 194.8 (86th) | 214.2 (59th) |
| Rushing yards per game | 183.2 (46th) | 154.7 (70th) |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 151.7 (52nd) | 116.3 (101st) |
| Rushing attempts per game | 36.3 (64th) | 33.5 (96th) |
| Rushing attempts allowed per game | 34.2 (81st) | 35.5 (61st) |
| Completions per game | 14.8 (116th) | 24.3 (13th) |
| Completions allowed per game | 16.3 (104th) | 19.2 (46th) |
Record
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3-3 |
Scoring: season, home, road and recent form
| Split | Games | Record | Points for per game | Points against per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 6 | 3-3 | 29.7 | 21.7 |
| Home | 4 | 3-1 | 38.8 | 22.5 |
| Road | 2 | 0-2 | 11.5 | 20 |
| Last 5 regular-season games | 5 | 2-3 | 28 | 24 |
| Last 10 regular-season games (includes 2025) | 10 | 6-4 | 27.5 | 19.8 |
Points per game: 29.7, ranked 113th of 318 (1st is the highest). Points allowed per game: 21.7, ranked 81st of 318 (1st is the lowest). Point differential per game: 8, ranked 92nd of 318 (1st is the highest).
Team box score per game, 2026
| Per game | ISU | Opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 174.2 | 194.8 |
| Rushing yards | 183.2 | 151.7 |
| Rushing attempts | 36.3 | 34.2 |
| Completions | 14.8 | 16.3 |
| Pass attempts | 25.8 | 25.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Sacks | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Tackles for loss | 1 | 7 |
Averages over 6 regular-season games with a stored box score. Opponent figures are each opponent’s own box score in those games.
Efficiency per attempt, 2026
| Figure | ISU | League rank |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 174.2 | 217th of 263 |
| Rushing yards | 183.2 | 72nd of 263 |
| Passing yards allowed | 194.8 | 85th of 263 |
| Rushing yards allowed | 151.7 | 140th of 263 |
| Plays per game (college: pass and rush attempts) | 62.2 | 198th of 263 |
| Yards per pass or rush attempt | 5.75 | 118th of 263 |
| Yards per pass attempt | 6.74 | 174th of 263 |
| Completion % | 57.4% | 186th of 263 |
| Yards per carry | 5.04 | 64th of 263 |
| Pass play rate | 41.5% | 199th of 263 |
| Interception rate thrown | 2.6% | 142nd of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass or rush attempt | 5.78 | 160th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass attempt | 7.54 | 170th of 263 |
| Opponent completion % | 63.2% | 181st of 263 |
| Yards per carry allowed | 4.44 | 161st of 263 |
| Interception rate made | 1.3% | 215th of 263 |
| Sacks | 1.5 | 178th of 263 |
Ranks are among the teams in the table: 1st is the best (the lowest where less is better, such as turnovers or points allowed per drive). For pace, plays, time of possession and pass rate, which are neither good nor bad, 1st is the highest.
Results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | @ BYU Cougars | L | 10-24 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | vs West Virginia Mountaineers | W | 45-42 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | vs Utah Utes | L | 17-31 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | vs Bowling Green Falcons | W | 55-7 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | @ Iowa Hawkeyes | L | 13-16 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | W | 38-10 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | @ Oklahoma State Cowboys | W | 20-13 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | vs Kansas Jayhawks | W | 38-14 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | @ TCU Horned Frogs | W | 20-17 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | vs Arizona State Sun Devils | L | 19-24 |
| Oct 25, 2025 | vs BYU Cougars | L | 27-41 |
| Oct 11, 2025 | @ Colorado Buffaloes | L | 17-24 |
Next game
As of October 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET: at the Arizona Wildcats, scheduled for October 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET. Status changes after this update are not reflected here; open the game in StatsNext for its live status.
Iowa State Cyclones player stats
Quarterbacks
- Connor Moberly (QB)
- Jaylen Raynor (QB)
Running backs
- Aiden Flora (RB)
- Arnold Barnes III (RB)
- Cameron Pettaway (RB)
- Easton Miller (RB)
Receivers and tight ends
- Dominic Overby (WR)
- Jamal Polite Jr. (WR)
- Omari Hayes (WR)
- Ty Claiborne (WR)
- Tyler Fortenberry (TE)
- Vince Benetti (TE)
Iowa State Cyclones head-to-head
- Iowa State Cyclones vs BYU Cougars (2 meetings)
- Iowa State Cyclones vs Iowa Hawkeyes (2 meetings)
- Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona Wildcats (1 meetings)
Big 12
- BYU Cougars (5-0)
- Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-0)
- Utah Utes (5-0)
- Houston Cougars (5-1)
- Arizona Wildcats (5-1)
- Cincinnati Bearcats (4-1)
- Baylor Bears (4-1)
- Oklahoma State Cowboys (4-1)
- Arizona State Sun Devils (3-2)
- Kansas State Wildcats (3-2)
- UCF Knights (3-3)
- West Virginia Mountaineers (3-3)
- Colorado Buffaloes (2-3)
- TCU Horned Frogs (2-3)
- Kansas Jayhawks (2-3)
How to read these numbers
- Records and averages are regular-season games through the date above.
- Small samples early in a season move quickly.
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