Iowa State had chances, suffers first loss at Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Cyclones were handed their first loss in Nippert Stadium.

The Cincinnati Bearcats defeated ISU 38-30. The Cyclones (5-1 overall, 2-1 Big 12) did not lead after a nearly flawless first-half offensive performance from Cincinnati (4-1 overall, 2-0 Big 12). ISU's defense played better in the second half, but only enough to get back to one score.

Here's how the game unfolded:

Late touchdown and conversion leave ISU an onside kick short

ISU quarterback Rocco Becht threw a late touchdown and two-point conversion to bring the deficit to one score. With 1:56 left on the clock the Cyclones were forced to attempt an onside kick, which the Bearcats recovered.

Brendan Sorsby throws 82-yard touchdown to Caleb Goodie

ISU 22, Cincinnati 38 | 5:32 4Q

The Bearcat offense kicked