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3 burning questions for Iowa State football: Is a quarterback change even worth it?

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Nov 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025 Updated Dec 3, 2025
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1:49 Ethan’s takeaways from Iowa’s loss vs Oregon 7:11 Can Iowa still reach the College Football Playoff? 10:48 Ben’s takeaways from Iowa State’s win at TCU 12:06 What Aiden Flora’s punt return meant for the Cyclones 18:59 Grading Iowa State’s performance against TCU 21:42 Grading Iowa’s per…

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AMES — After a month of losing, Iowa State is back in the winner’s circle. A 79-yard punt return from Aiden Flora gave ISU the lead vs TCU, while three turnovers forced by a shorthanded defense and bold decision-making kept the Cyclones in the game.

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Iowa St TCU Football — Iowa State tight end Benjamin Brahmer (18) scores a touchdown against TCU defenders Vernon Glover (26), Jamel Johnson (2) and Devean Deal (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas.
LM Otero, Associated Press

Iowa St TCU Football — Iowa State running back Carson Hansen (26) is stopped by TCU defenders Namdi Obiazor (4) and Paul Oyewale (97) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas.
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