Riding a brutal three-game losing streak, Iowa State’s record is now 5-3 overall and 2-3 in the Big 12. It should come as no surprise that they are continuing to plummet in college football rankings. Over at CBS Sports, their ranking of all 136 teams in the nation was shared. The Cyclones have dropped another eight spots and now sit at No. 42.

The Cougars rallied to beat Iowa State, while the Utes dominated Colorado. What else happened league-wide in Week 9?

The strong-legged sophomore from Dubuque drilled two field goals — a 36-yarder and a 43-yarder — in last Saturday's 41-27 loss to No. 10 BYU after missing three games because of a hip injury.

BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) runs the ball as he gets free from Iowa State's defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

The BYU Cougars remain one of the few undefeated teams left in college football this season, sitting at 7-0 after an impressive win against Utah in Week 8. Now,

No. 11 BYU (7-0) travels to Ames on Saturday with a prime opportunity to score its first-ever win over Iowa State (5-2).