While a controversial picked-up pass-interference call will be the moment that stings, there were more reasons for Iowa State to lose its second game.

Coach Matt Campbell said as much during halftime of ISU's 24-17 loss to Colorado.

"Our discipline and detail stinks,” Campbell said on the Cyclone Radio Network. “It's on coaching (and) we've gotta get it fixed."

Here are three takeaways from ISU's loss:

Failure to execute the simple things continues to 'kill' Iowa State

In the season-opening win against Kansas State, the Cyclones (5-2 overall, 2-2 Big 12) had to overcome two blown coverages that resulted in easy touchdowns for the Wildcats. That’s a little more forgivable in week zero, not so much in week six.

The Buffaloes (3-4, 1-3) reclaimed the lead with Kaidon Salter’s 7

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