{
  "id": 8757526,
  "title": "No. 15 Utah squares off against Iowa State in Big 12 play",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/no-15-utah-squares-off-against-iowa-state-in-big-12-play",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T19:45:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/20/no-15-utah-squares-off-against-iowa-state-in-big-12-play"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the upcoming Big 12 matchup on September 26, No. 15 Utah will face off against Iowa State. Utah enters the game with a perfect 3-0 record, while Iowa State holds a 2-1 standing. The first annual subscription for this game is priced at $205.00 plus GST for one year, with automatic renewal at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks.\n\nLooking at their statistics, Utah dominates in several areas. They rank 43rd defensively, allowing opponents to convert 31.1% of their third downs, while Iowa State, at 100th in the FBS, converts 36.4% of theirs. Utah's defense is particularly strong, ranking 10th in the FBS with an average of 34.3 penalty yards per game. In contrast, Iowa State is 109th in red zone defense, allowing opponents to score on 100% of their trips.\n\nThe teams matchup in both passing and rushing departments. Utah's Devon Dampier leads the charge with 690 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 1 interception, along with 34 yards on the ground. Rushing, Wayshawn Parker contributes significantly with 154 yards on 32 carries and 3 touchdowns. On the receiving end, Braden Pegan has 235 yards on 15 catches, including 3 touchdowns.\n\nIowa State's Jaylen Raynor throws for 434 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception, with 60 yards on the ground. Aiden Flora leads the rushing attack with 328 yards on 38 carries and 3 touchdowns, adding 10 yards on 2 receptions. In the receiving category, Omari Hayes adds 101 yards on 6 catches, with no touchdowns.\n\nHistorically, Utah has an edge, defeating Utah State 33-0 on September 19. Dampier had a stellar performance with 253 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and no interceptions, along with 34 rushing yards. Daniel Bray added 82 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, while Pegan contributed 122 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns.\n\nIowa State, on the other hand, dominated Bowling Green 55-7 on the same day. Jaylen Raynor had 133 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception, adding 60 rushing yards. Aiden Flora had a big day with 194 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns, and Jamal Polite Jr. contributed 34 receiving yards and a touchdown.\n\nThis game promises to be a clash of defensive strengths and offensive firepower, with both teams looking to assert their dominance on the field.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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