DISASTER: Iowa State's Offense COSTS Cyclones Victory Over Baylor Bears, Improvement Nonetheless

Iowa State Cyclones post 31 points on the road yet fall to Baylor—did the offense cost them the game? The conversation focused on the Cyclones’ offensive surge led by Jaylen Raynor’s 256 passing yards and Aiden Flora’s 182 rushing yards, but questions remain about critical mid-game lapses and drive consistency. Is this the best the Iowa State offense has looked all season, or did timing and lost momentum doom their upset hopes? A key theme that emerged was the team’s offensive promise despite a tough Big 12 schedule, with Flora ranking among the top rushers nationally and Raynor showing marked improvement in completion percentage and decision-making. The discussion explored upcoming matchups against Cincinnati, UCF, and Kansas State, highlighting favorable defensive matchups and the potential for a strong finish. Can the Cyclones’ revitalized offense sustain its spark and fuel a winning streak to close out the season? Image Credit: Nirmalendu Majumdar - Imagn Images Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. 5-Hour ENERGY Make your own tasty fall refreshers at home! Get Caramel Apple 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot, only available online for a limited time at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club , featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.