AMES, Iowa — Three quick thoughts from Baylor’s 43-21 loss to Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday:
The Baylor Bears were left reeling after a 22-point loss to the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday. The Bears had come into the matchup with high hopes, riding a wave of momentum from previous wins. However, the Cyclones had other plans.
Iowa State quarterback Jirehl Brock put on a show, running for 2 touchdowns and throwing for 1 more. His impressive performance left the Baylor defense scrambling to keep up. The Cyclones’ running back also had a standout game, rushing for 182 yards on 13 carries.
The Bears struggled to find their footing on offense, with quarterback Grayson Muehlstein throwing 2 interceptions. The Cyclones’ defense capitalized on the mistakes, turning them into points and crushing the Bears’ spirits. Baylor’s running back only managed 66 yards on 17 carries, a disappointing outing for the young player.
Despite the setback, the Baylor team remains optimistic about their chances this season. With several high-profile matchups still on the schedule, the Bears are looking to regroup and come out swinging. However, the loss to Iowa State may prove to be a major stumbling block in their quest for greatness.
With the defeat, Baylor drops to 3-3 on the season. The Bears will look to bounce back next week when they take on the Kansas Jayhawks at McLane Stadium.
In a post-game interview, head coach Dave Aranda expressed his disappointment with the loss but praised his team’s resilience. 'We’re a young team still learning to navigate the ups and downs of the season. We’ll watch the film, learn from our mistakes, and come back stronger.' The Bears will certainly need to do just that if they hope to salvage their season and make a push for the playoffs.