Oklahoma State vs Iowa State head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 9, Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The Breakdown
Oklahoma State's 66 composite tops Iowa State's 60, driven by 5★ Drew Mestemaker. Both veteran-built, portal-heavy rosters.
When Oklahoma State has the ball: Three 4★ transfer receivers attack Iowa State's 3★ secondary, though those defensive backs average 3.5 years.
When Iowa State has the ball: Even 3★ matchups everywhere: the O-line at 2.8 years faces Oklahoma State's 3.5-year D-line.
Swing factor: Drew Mestemaker, a 5★ transfer with two years, versus Jaylen Raynor: 3★, three seasons. Biggest gap.
X-factor: Halloween Saturday in Ames, Week 9 road trip — Iowa State's crowd is the equalizer here.