Iowa State vs Baylor head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 10, Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The Breakdown
Baylor 63, Iowa State 60 — DJ Lagway's 4★ arm separates them. The Cyclones: 82% portal starters, veteran-built.
When Iowa State has the ball: 3★ O-line, 2.8 years, meets Baylor's 3.3★ D-line averaging 3.8 years — Hosea Wheeler at 4★.
When Baylor has the ball: Pendergrass runs at Iowa State's 3★ linebackers averaging 2.3 years; 3★ O-line versus 3★ D-line is even.
Swing factor: DJ Lagway, 4★ and two years, against Jaylen Raynor, 3★ transfer with three. Talent versus mileage.
X-factor: Week 10 in Waco — November road trip for Iowa State, and Baylor's crowd has a say.