Rocco Becht was 14-of-25 passing for 265 yards, a touchdown and an interception to lead No. 14 Iowa State to a 24-16 win over Arkansas State on Saturday at Jonesboro, Ark.
Carson Hansen rushed for 116 yards on 18 carries and Xavier Townsend caught three passes for 92 yards to lead Iowa State (4-0), which rushed for 187 yards and had 452 total yards.
Jaylen Raynor went 19-of-33 passing for 222 yards and one interception and also rushed for 83 yards and a score on 16 carries to lead Arkansas State (1-2), which ran for 160 yards and had 382 total yards.
Trailing 17-10 at halftime, Arkansas State cut its deficit to 17-16 on a pair of field goals by Clune Van Andel, one from 36 yards out with 9:08 left in the third quarter and another from 40 yards out with 11:53 remaining in the game.
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