The annual Farmageddon rivalry, a Big 12 staple since 2011, closes the regular season as the No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones (7-4, 5-3 Big 12) host the beleaguered Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-10, 0-8 Big 12) at Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa State, bowl-bound and eyeing a potential Holiday or Sun Bowl slot under Matt Campbell, aims to cap a resilient campaign with a rivalry rout. The Cowboys, enduring a nightmare 1-10 collapse under Mike Gundy (his worst since 2005), cling to fading pride after firing OC Kasey Dunn midseason. With Iowa State’s stout defense facing OSU’s sputtering offense (bottom-10 scoring), this could be a lopsided affair—expect Ames’ frigid winds, cyclone chants, and a telephone trophy battle amid heartbreak for the Pokes.
Venue Location
The clash returns to Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. This 61,500-seat cyclone stronghold, opened in 1975 and renovated in 2011, honors Iowa State’s first football letterman and roars with “Hire more farmers” taunts. It’s a 400-mile trek from Stillwater, Oklahoma, ensuring a hostile, sold-out crowd—ISU boasts a 7-3 home record in the series.
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. CT (1:00 p.m. ET)
Broadcast: ESPN2 (primary), with streaming on ESPN app and Fubo. Radio: Iowa State’s 106.3 KXIT; OSU’s 1300 The Buzz.
Weather Updates
Ames in late November delivers bone-chilling Midwest misery, priming defenses. Forecast for game day: Mostly sunny turning partly cloudy, with a high of 38°F (3°C) and a low around 25°F (-4°C). Winds: Gusty 15-25 mph from the northwest, with flurries possible (10% precipitation chance). Wind chill dips to 15°F (-9°C) by halftime—turf field firm but slick if snow dusts; favors Iowa State’s run D over OSU’s fading arms.
Injury Report
Iowa State’s depth shines through attrition, but OSU’s trenches are decimated, fueling their 1-10 spiral. Updates as of November 27.
Iowa State Cyclones:
| Player | Position | Status | Injury Details | Impact |
| Rocco Becht | QB | Probable | Ankle (tweaked vs. Kansas; full practice) | Dual-threat star (2,450 pass yds, 18 TDs; 650 rush); if limited, sophomore backup ready—ISU 6-1 with Becht 200+ total yds. |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | Out | Knee (midseason ACL) | Speedster (45 rec, 750 yds); shifts to Eyioma Uwazurike—offense still top-40 (30 PPG). |
| Carson Hansen | LB | Questionable | Shoulder (limited vs. Texas Tech) | Tackle machine (75 stops); depth LBs stepped up (D ranks 20th scoring). |
| Chase Contreraz | K | Available | Groin (cleared after bye) | 14/17 FGs; reliable in wind. |
Overall: Five limited per Big 12 reports; run game (top-25 nationally) intact.
Oklahoma State Cowboys:
| Player | Position | Status | Injury Details | Impact |
| Alan Bowman | QB | Doubtful | Concussion (vs. Baylor; in protocol) | Starter benched midseason; if out, true freshman Zane Flores (1,100 yds, 8 TDs, 7 INTs) struggles—OSU 0-7 with 3+ TOs. |
| Ollie Gordon II | RB | Out for season | Knee (Oct. 18 vs. BYU) | Heisman hopeful (pre-injury: 1,000 yds); committee (Mathis, Daniels) averages 3.2 YPC in 120th-ranked rush. |
| Brennan Presley | WR | Probable | Hamstring (limited last two) | Leading receiver (55 rec, 800 yds); key chain-mover if healthy. |
| Collin Oliver | LB | Out | Undisclosed (season-ending) | Edge (5 sacks); front seven vulnerable (110th vs. rush). |
Overall: 14 players out/limited; O-line allowed 42 sacks (worst in Big 12).
Player Matchups
Iowa State’s physicality (top-20 SP+ defense) exploits OSU’s youth. Key battles:
Iowa State QB Rocco Becht (probable) vs. OSU Secondary: Becht’s efficiency (62% comp., 15 TDs last 5) tests banged-up DBs. Cowboys rank 115th pass D (280 yds allowed). Edge: Becht—ISU 5-1 when he avoids sacks.
OSU QB Zane Flores (if starting) vs. Iowa State Front Seven: Freshman Flores (7 INTs) faces ISU’s havoc creators (35 sacks, top-15 pressure). Edge: Iowa State—Cyclones 6-0 holding QBs under 200 yds.
Iowa State RB Jaylen Wright vs. OSU Run D: Wright (1,050 yds, 12 TDs) grinds behind top-25 O-line. Pokes allow 170 rush yds/game (105th). Edge: Wright—expect 150+ yds; OSU 0-8 vs. 150+ rush foes.
OSU WR Brennan Presley (probable) vs. Iowa State CB T.J. Tampa: Presley’s YAC prowess (800 yds) meets Tampa’s shutdown coverage (3 INTs). Edge: Tampa—ISU secondary top-25 in passer rating allowed.
Iowa State: Bowl-eligible after midseason surge; wins over Utah, Kansas State.
OSU: Lone win over FCS; conference cellar dwellers.
Recent Team Forms
Iowa State Cyclones: Campbell’s crew peaked with a 38-24 rout of Texas Tech, extending streak. Balanced attack (180 rush/220 pass YPG), D opportunistic (16 TOs forced). Morale: Playoff adjacent; 5-1 ATS in wins.
Oklahoma State Cowboys: Gundy’s Pokes imploded post-BYU (L 45-17), scoring 12 PPG in skid amid OC change. Turnovers plague (22 given), D gassed (35 PPG allowed). Morale: Damage control; 1-10 ties ’05 low.
Series History
Farmageddon’s telephone trophy debuted in 2014. All-time: Iowa State leads 12-10 since 2011. ISU holds after 2024’s 34-27 win. At Jack Trice: 6-4 Cyclone edge. Recent: ISU 4-1 SU last 5, avg. margin 15 pts.
| Year | Winner | Score | Notes |
| 2024 | Iowa State | 34-27 | Becht’s 300-yd game |
| 2023 | Oklahoma State | 45-17 | Gordon’s 150-yd rush |
| 2022 | Iowa State | 41-31 | High-scoring Ames |
| 2021 | Iowa State | 24-14 | Defensive stand |
| 2020 | Oklahoma State | 20-18 | Field goal fest |
Betting Trends
Iowa State: 7-4 ATS (63.6%); 3-1 ATS as 20+ favorites. 5-6 O/U; unders in 4/5 home wins. 7-0 SU as fave (100%). Vs. sub-.200: 6-1 SU/ATS.
Oklahoma State: 3-8 ATS (27.3%); 2-3 ATS as 20+ dogs. 4-7 O/U; unders in 5/6 road losses. 0-10 SU as underdog. Rivalry: 1-4 SU last 5.
Series Trends: Home team 7-3 SU last 10; unders 6/10 (avg. 46 pts). Favorites cover 8/12; ISU 4-1 ATS at home vs. OSU. Advanced: FPI gives ISU 96% win prob. ISU 18th defensive SP+; OSU 125th overall.
Game Odds
Iowa State Cyclones – 13.5
Oklahoma State Cowboys 46
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
