No. 22 Iowa State edged out No. 17 Kansas State with a heart-stopping 24-21 victory, showcasing grit and tactical brilliance. The Cyclones, under coach Matt Campbell, delivered a pivotal moment with just over two minutes left on the clock. In a bold move, QB Rocco Becht opted for a fourth-and-3 conversion instead of a field goal, connecting with RB Carson Hansen, who made a daring catch just shy of the end zone. Becht, reflecting on the win, expressed his confidence in the play: “We’ve worked on it in practice,” he said, highlighting the trust in his team. Iowa State maintained its lead and secured a Week 0 victory, more significantly marking a win in the Big 12 Conference against Kansas State.