AMES, Iowa – No. 7 Football defeated Iowa State, 26-16, on Saturday night at Jack Trice Stadium to pick up their 10th win of the season and remain atop the Big 12 standings. The Horns moved to 10-1 on the season and 7-1 in Big 12 play, while the Cyclones dipped to 6-5 overall with a 5-3 conference mark.
After a defensive showdown in the first half, quarterback Quinn Ewers and the Texas offense got things rolling in the third quarter, scoring their first touchdown on a 23-yard touchdown pass to receiver Jordan Whittington.