Iowa State football rallies from 14-point deficit vs UCF to stay undefeated

AMES − Iowa State football continues to find to a way, as the Cyclones’ undefeated start extended to 7-0 on Saturday night.

They overcame a season-high deficit of 14 points and managed to snatch the lead with 30 seconds remaining in a game they trailed for most of the way. Rocco Becht had a quarterback sneak for a touchdown, plus the ensuing two-point conversion, to cap off the game-winning drive in a 38-35 Big 12 victory over UCF.

Iowa State is 4-0 in conference play for the first time in school history.

The feisty visitors entered with a three-game losing skid but scored the highest number of points by an Iowa State opponent this season. The Cyclones allowed 416 yards, the most they’ve given up this year.

Iowa State Cyclones football head coach Matt Campbell celebrates after a touchdown against UCF during the first quarter in the week-8 NCAA football at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Ames, Iowa.

Despite that, Iowa State got a crucial stop to ensure one final possession with fewer than two minutes remaining in the game. The Cyclones covered 80 yards on 11 plays to seal the come-from-behind win. Jaylin Noel made 29-yard and 16-yard receptions during the game-winning drive.

A pass-interference penalty on the Knights gave the Cyclones first-and-goal from the four-yard line, and Becht capitalized with the game-winning touchdown a few plays later.

UCF desperately tried to salvage the game, but Jontez Williams came up with an interception to seal the victory. It was Williams’ fourth straight game with an interception.

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Becht completed 20-of-46 passes for 274 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. He also had 20 carries for 97 yards and two touchdowns. Carson Hansen had 91 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries. The sophomore…

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Publish date : 2024-10-20 03:44:45

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