Recap Iowa State
Iowa State: 2025 Week 16 recap
At a glance as of
- Record
- 8–4
- GIE rank
- #33of 136 rated
- Rating
- 9.9 FBS avg 0.7
- Projected wins
- Not stated in this recap
Iowa State sits at No. 33 overall with an 8–4 record after a 20–13 road win over Oklahoma State in Week 14. The Cyclones' 9.9 rating reflects a team that's found its footing in Big 12 play, grinding out wins in the trenches rather than dazzling on offense. That victory—controlled, defensive-minded, and decisive—showed Iowa State can execute when it matters. With the regular season winding down, the Cyclones are positioned as a tournament-caliber squad, though their ceiling depends on whether they can sustain this level of execution down the stretch.