Iowa State has climbed to 14th in the latest AP football top 25. The Cyclones used a late 54-yard field goal from Kyle Konrardy to edge Iowa 16-13. It was their second straight win in the series and their first victory over the Hawkeyes in Ames since 2011. ISU built a 13-3 second quarter lead before Iowa rallied to tie the game and Cyclone coach Matt Campbell was proud of the way his team responded.

Campbell was happy with the way the Cyclones finished the game.

The Cyclones close out non-conference play on Saturday with a visit to Arkansas State.

Campbell says the Cyclones will need to repair, physically this week.

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht was limited to 134 yards of passing but directed the Cyclone’s final drive that set up the field goal.

Becht on the Cyclones posting another 3-0 start.

Iowa’s defense limited the Cyclones to 238 yards but dreadful offense, especially the passing game, proved costly once again. Quarterback Mark Gronowski passed for only 83 yards and his interception set up ISU’s only touchdown as the Hawkeyes lost their 10th straight game to ranked opponents. Iowa has passed for only 131 yards in two games.

That’s Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz who thought Gronowski made strides, especially in the run game. He finished with 37 yards of rushing and scored Iowa’s lone touchdown.

Iowa’s lack of a passing attack leaves the Hawkeye’s margin of error extremely thin.

Iowa closes out non-conference play at home against U-Mass without major strides on offense the upcoming Big Ten slate could get ugly.