1:10 Takeaways from Iowa State’s loss at Colorado 2:40 What’s next for Iowa State? 6:58: Takeaways from Iowa’s win at Wisconsin 11:50 What does Penn State firing James Franklin mean for Iowa game? 16:06 Iowa State grades vs Colorado 19:35 Iowa grades vs Rutgers
Iowa running back Xavier Williams (26) runs for a touchdown against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
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Colorado wide receiver Kam Mikell, left, is knocked out of bounds after a short gain by Iowa State linebacker Carson Willich, center, as defensive back Ta’Shawn James pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
David Zalubowski
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Iowa running back Xavier Williams (26) runs for a touchdown against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Colorado wide receiver Kam Mikell, left, is knocked out of bounds after a short gain by Iowa State linebacker Carson Willich, center, as defensive back Ta’Shawn James pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)