That, though, will be up to the Cyclones. In the lead-up to the 2020 election, all eyes are on Iowa. Get updates of all things Iowa politics delivered to your inbox. Iowa State can play its way into the Big 12 championship game after an ugly but ultimately effective 31-28 victory Saturday over Utah.

Iowa State is no stranger to high-pressure situations. Hear from the Cyclones on how they stepped up clutch late in the fourth quarter over Utah.

Iowa State tight end Gabe Burkle (84), running back Carson Hansen (26) and offensive lineman Jim Bonifas (63) celebrate after Hansen’s touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Salt Lake City.

Iowa State Cyclones football held off an unrelenting Utah team for a 31-28 win at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday night.

Note: With EA Sports’ College Football 25 bringing college football back to the video game world, the Deseret News is simulating every Utah game against an FBS opponent this season. It’s been a long season for Utah. Going into their final home game of the season, the Utes are on a six-game losing streak.

It takes a complete football team to win a championship. Iowa State is finding that out with each passing week. Seemingly left for dead in the heated Big 12 Con

Utah’s losing streak continues. And its bowl hopes are no more. The Utes fell 31-28 to No. 22 Iowa State on Saturday night at Rice-Eccles Stadium. With a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, senior kicker Cole Becker pushed a 54-yard field goal wide right.

Rocco Becht threw for 256 yards and a touchdown, and Jayden Higgins paced the Cyclones with 155 yards and a touchdown on nine catches.