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Big 12 Week 8 Recap: ISU Avoids the Slaughter, KU Doesn't

Sometimes events happen that remind us football is just a game. Our thoughts are with you and your people, Stillwater.

Week 8 Results

Iowa State Cyclones 27 - (2) Baylor Bears 45

A heavy rain and Iowa State's revamped defense did little to stop the nation's number one offense during the opening 22 minutes of play in Waco and Cyclone Nation was preparing itself for another deflating loss. Enter Joel Lanning.

The backup quarterback, who was quite un-impressive in his first scheduled series earlier in the game, ignited a spark in an uninspired team leading the charge for the remaining two and a half quarters.