Instant Iowa State: Cyclones Fall to No. 15 Utah

Iowa State fell 31-17 to No. 15 Utah in the Cyclones’ Big 12 opener, digging a 21-point hole before mounting a second-half comeback that made things interesting. Chris Williams and Ben Bruns break down what went wrong for Iowa State, including Utah’s dominant rushing attack, missed tackles, pre-snap confusion, and the Cyclones’ struggles on third down. They also discuss Jaylen Raynor’s up-and-down performance, the second-half improvement from the offensive line, Dominic Overby’s big game, and whether Iowa State needs to find another element at quarterback. Aiden Flora and Sullivan Schlemgen receive plenty of praise, while the guys look ahead to West Virginia and discuss Jimmy Rogers’ first season, the rebuilding process, Iowa State’s new era, and why Cyclone fans should keep supporting this team despite the loss. Iowa State drops to 0-1 in Big 12 play after falling to Utah 31-17. Instant Iowa State presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices