Iowa State’s fast start fades in 42–31 Baylor loss

Iowa State led 17–7 at Baylor on November 7 but lost 42–31 after the Bears scored 35 unanswered before the Cyclones’ late response. A subscription-pitch excerpt says the loss ended Iowa State’s AP poll streak, without providing context; coverage of Jaylen Raynor’s improvement adds no major new team findings. At 4–5, Iowa State needs one win in its final three games for bowl eligibility.