(BYU Photo, Jon McBride)

AMES, Iowa – There were moments on Saturday at sold-out Jack Trice Stadium where the undefeated season for BYU football looked to be coming to an end.

However, the Cougars had other plans.

No. 11 BYU kept its perfect season alive, improving to 8-0 after they roared back from a 17-7 deficit to defeat Iowa State, handing the Cyclones a 41-27 loss.

Final: (11) BYU 41, Iowa State 27

BYU improves to 8-0. pic.twitter.com/b8yxhhC3jk

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2025

Here are some instant takeaways from BYU’s big win in Ames.

Bear Bachmeier is so poised

What can this guy not do?

True freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier passes for more than 300 yards for the second time in his BYU career.

When BYU was down 17-7 and lost LJ Martin, it could have

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