Cyclones clip Redhawks, 38-10
Despite starting 32 minutes later than anticipated due to lightning in the area, Saturday saw Jaylen Raynor pass for two touchdowns and run for a pair as Iowa State (1-0, 0-0 Big 12) opened the Jimmy Rogers era with a 38-10 win over SEMO (1-1, 0-0 OVC). Even though the first two plays from scrimmage […]
Iowa State Cyclones opened the 2026 season with a 38-10 victory over Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. The Redhawks had started 32 minutes later due to lightning in the area. Jaylen Raynor threw for two touchdowns and ran for two, while cornerback Beni Ngoyi intercepted a pass intended for Redhawks' wide receiver Khylen Harris-Norman.
The Cyclones defense recorded six sacks compared to the Redhawks' one. The Cyclones scored their first points of the season with a touchdown on their second possession, followed by a 14-0 lead after a touchdown and a Chancellor Wilson run. The Redhawks narrowed the gap to 14-7 with a touchdown from Chancellor Wilson. Iowa State extended their lead to 21-7 after an 11-play drive that included a crucial turnover on downs.
The Redhawks scored again in the third quarter, making it 28-7. The Redhawks' drive ended when their quarterback was sacked for a two-yard loss. Iowa State went on to score two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter to seal the win, ending with a final score of 38-10.
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