In what proved to be a difficult game, Baylor held off an upset-minded Iowa State squad on homecoming weekend, 45-27. The Bears were noticeably slower on both sides of the ball, yet managed to find a way to win with timely turnovers and stops.
Baylor was not nearly as explosive as usual on the offensive side of the ball. Perhaps a testament to the poor weather conditions, the Bears failed to gain 500 yards for the first time all season. Baylor was also held scoreless in the third quarter, only the third such quarter all season for Baylor.