In their first Big 12 game of the season, Iowa State faced 15th-ranked Utah at Jack Trice Stadium. The match showcased a tale of two halves; Iowa State struggled initially, trailing by 21 points at halftime (24-3). After a determined comeback by Iowa State in the second half, the Cyclones ultimately would fall to the Utes with a final score of 31-17. 

Here are the top numbers that stood out from the Cyclone loss to Utah: 

0: No first-quarter points scored by Iowa State. The Cyclones fell into an early 17–0 hole after a tough start for Iowa State's offense and defense.

2: Turnovers committed by Iowa State, both coming via interceptions thrown by quarterback Jaylen Raynor. Utah was able to capitalize on both of Raynor’s mistakes to maintain control throughout the game.

2.9: The first half of this game was brutal for Iowa State. The Cyclones were only able to average 2.9 yards per carry in the first half, as the Cyclones were limited to 41 rushing yards on 14 carries through the first two quarters while falling behind 24–3. 

9.7: Yards per carry allowed by Iowa State’s defense to Utah running back Wayshawn Parker

12: Total tackles compiled by Iowa State linebacker Sullivan Schlimgen, leading all defenders on the field. 

14: Third-down opportunities faced by Iowa State's offense, where they struggled to find rhythm, converting just 3 of 14 (21.4%). 

54: Yards gained on Wayshawn Parker's opening touchdown run for Utah

61: Distance in yards of Utah's game-clenching fourth-quarter drive, which ended in a 13-yard touchdown pass from Dampier to Wayshawn Parker to extinguish the Cyclones' momentum. 

111: Total rushing yards for Iowa State on 33 carries, averaging just 3.4 yards per carry against a stout Utah front. Iowa State struggled on the ground.

155.2: Passer rating posted by Utah quarterback Devon Dampier, who was able to pick apart this Cyclone defense as he threw for two touchdown passes and zero interceptions while going 18-of-27 passing.

174: Rushing yards posted by Utah running back Wayshawn Parker on 18 carries alongside 2 rushing touchdowns, leading the Utes' offensive production.

239: Total all-purpose yards allowed by Iowa State’s defense to Utah’s star running back Wayshawn Parker (174 rushing yards and 65 receiving yards)

316: Total yards of offense generated by the Cyclones on 73 plays, compared to Utah's 411 total yards on 60 plays.

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