The Mountaineers got off to a strong start, but committed both turnovers in the game and struggled for long stretches offensively while suffering their first Big 12 loss and falling to 3-3.

Iowa State's stalwart defense forced two second-half turnovers that led to touchdown-scoring drives, as the Cyclones improved to 3-0 against Big 12 Conference foes.In the lead-up to the 2020 election,

Carson Hansen rushed for three scores, Rocco Becht threw a touchdown pass and No. 11 Iowa State beat West Virginia 28-16