JONESBORO -- Arkansas State went toe-to-toe with 14th-ranked Iowa State for four quarters, but critical penalties and late turnovers proved costly as the Cyclones were able to avoid the upset and come away with a 24-16 victory Saturday afternoon in front of an announced crowd of 22,348 at Centennial Bank Stadium.
Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht completed 14 of 25 passes for 265 yards and a touchdown. Carson Hansen rushed for 116 yards on 18 carries, while Abu Sama III finished with 69 yards rushing and a touchdown on 9 carries.
Arkansas State's Jaylen Raynor completed 19 of 33 passes for 222 yards with 1 interception.