Utah rallied in the fourth quarter and even held a late lead, but the Cyclones scored a touchdown with 1:31 to play to hand the Utes their seventh straight loss.

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.

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.

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

Iowa State football very nearly gave up a huge game, but the Cyclones came out on top vs. Utah to setup a monster finale vs. Kansas State.

Utah’s losing streak continues. And its bowl hopes are now 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,

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 Conference race, the Cyclones now find themselves one win away from competing for the league title following a thrilling 31-28 victory over Utah Saturday night.

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