AMES, Iowa — As No. 6 West Virginia’s offense turned anemic, Iowa State seemed to be the team possessing all the weapons.
Freshman Brock Purdy tossed three touchdowns, outplaying the Mountaineers’ Heisman hopeful Will Grier, and the Cyclones dominated throughout a 30-14 upset.
Deshaunte Jones’ tumbling 32-yard touchdown off a tipped pass put Iowa State (3-3, 2-2 Big 12) up by two scores late and the Cyclones defense did its part by forcing a holding call in the end zone that resulted in a safety.
Grier was sacked seven times and threw an interception for West Virginia (5-1, 3-1), which lost for the first time in four trips to Jack Trice Stadium.