The 11th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers 28-16 at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, WV. Despite a festive atmosphere with a "Coal Rush" theme and a halftime drone show, the Cyclones' defense stole the show, limiting the Mountaineers' rushing attack and capitalizing on two key interceptions.

Carson Hansen led Iowa State's offense with three rushing touchdowns, while quarterback Rocco Becht threw for 265 yards and a touchdown. West Virginia struggled to contain the Cyclones' balanced attack, and costly turnovers proved to be the difference in the game.