Iowa State routs Cincinnati 41-13

The nation’s leading rusher, Adel native Aiden Flora rushed for three first-quarter touchdowns, including a 77-yard breakout run, to power Iowa State to a dominant 41-13 victory over Cincinnati Saturday afternoon.

After surrendering an early touchdown, the Cyclones reeled off 31 unanswered points in the first half and never looked back.

Cincinnati took a quick 7-0 lead on its opening possession, needing just three plays and under 90 seconds to cover 75 yards. The Bearcats’ drive featured a 5-yard completion, a 66-yard rush, and a 4-yard touchdown pass, followed by Stephen Rusnak’s point-after kick.

Iowa State responded immediately with a 10-play, 75-yard drive that took 4:09 off the clock.…