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Bear Bachmeier leads No. 8 BYU past Iowa State

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 07:19 · Archive

Quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw for 329 yards and two touchdowns as No. 8 BYU defeated Iowa State 24-10.

Bear Bachmeier threw for a season-high 329 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 8 BYU to a 24-10 victory over Iowa State on Friday night in Provo, Utah. Bachmeier completed 73 per cent of his passes en route to his fourth career 300-yard game. He also ran for a career-best 109 yards, his first career 100-yard game on the ground, helping the Cougars overcome the absence of running back LJ Martin.

Bachmeier completed his first seven passes and showed improved confidence after struggling against TCU. He went 4 of 4 on BYU's opening drive and added a 26-yard run as the Cougars scored first. Journee Tonga finished the opening scoring drive with a 6-yard run for a touchdown. Bachmeier later hit Roger Saleapaga with a 63-yard pass to set up BYU's second scoring drive, with Kyler Kasper scoring two plays later to give the Cougars a 14-3 lead with 1:51 left before halftime.

BYU's defence proved dominant, allowing Iowa State only six total yards in the second quarter and 0.5 yards per play. Iowa State's Jaylen Raynor threw for 98 yards and a touchdown for the Cyclones, while running back Aiden Flora gained 86 yards on the ground but managed only 11 yards rushing before halftime. BYU improved to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the Big 12, while Iowa State fell to 3-3 and 1-2 in conference play.

Bear Bachmeier leads No. 8 BYU past Iowa State
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