So Iowa State can take solace that it did, in fact, play much better, cleaner and more productive football Oct. 25 against No. 10 BYU, but, the reality of Big 12 football what it is, that it wasn’t nearly good enough at all.

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht accounted for 100 yards passing in his first three attempts and Iowa State opened the game with a 75-yard touchdown. Hill brought a blitz on the first play, leaving the back end of his defense out of place for a quick strike downfield.

How else do you explain how the 8-0 No. 11 Cougars staged a remarkable comeback win over Iowa State in Ames on Saturday afternoon, the first victory by BYU over the Cyclones ever. Just when it was absolutely needed to keep remarkable momentum this season.