The Red Wolves led in the 2nd quarter. They had two potential go-ahead touchdowns called back due to penalties in the 4th quarter.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/iowa-state as Iowa State Cyclones Survive Near Upset Against Arkansas State Red Wolves. As somewhat expected, it was a tough game for the Iowa State Cyclones in their first road game against the Arkansas State Red Devils.

Preview the Sept. 13 matchup between the Iowa State Cyclones and Arkansas State Red Wolves with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

No. 14 Iowa State is 3-0 largely thanks to allowing just 41 total points so far. ISU is fresh off a rivalry win over the Iowa Hawkeyes (push on a -3 with a 16-13 victory). The Cyclones also played the Red Wolves after last year's Iowa game and ISU won that game 52-7 covering a -20.5. That 2024 meeting was the first between Iowa State and ASU.

Jaylen Raynor threw for 222 yards and rushed for 83 for Arkansas State (1-2), which had consecutive touchdowns nullified by penalties early in the fourth quarter and had to settle for a 40-yard field goal from Clune Van Andel — his third of the game — that got the Red Wolves within one.

As the Iowa State Cyclones get set for their Week 3 matchup against the Arkansas State Red Wolves, they will be seeking to continue the momentum that they have