AMES, Iowa (AP) — Jeff Sims set an Arizona State quarterback rushing record with 228 yards, finished with 405 yards of total offense and had a hand in three touchdowns to lead the Sun Devils past Iowa State on Saturday.
Sims got the record when he broke an 88-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to put the Sun Devils (6-3, 4-2 Big 12) up 24-16. Mark Malone set the previous record in 1978 when he ran for 178 yards against Southern California.
The Cyclones (5-4, 2-4) lost their fourth straight game when they were stopped a yard short at the ASU 20 on a fourth-and-6 with 16 seconds left.
Sims carried 29 times for the Sun Devils and completed 13 of 24 passes for 174 yards. Chamon Metayer caught six passes for 68 yards and a touchdown, and Raleek Brown ran 16 times for 64 yards.
Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht was 18 of 36 for 186 yards, fewest since since Week 2 against Iowa.
Final Score: Iowa State 19, Arizona State 24
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Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa State wide receiver Chase Sowell (0) is tackled by Arizona State defensive back Keith Abney II (1) after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa State running back Carson Hansen (26) runs from Arizona State defensive end Justin Wodtly (95) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht celebrates after a touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa State tight end Benjamin Brahmer (18) runs from Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott (44) after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa State wide receiver Chase Sowell (0) eyes an incomplete pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa State tight end Benjamin Brahmer, right, celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht (3) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa State defensive back Marcus Neal (31) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa State defensive back Marcus Neal (31) runs up field after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
The takeaway
Iowa State: Cyclones’ four straight losses are most in a row since 2022. Already depleted by injuries, they lost tight end Benjamin Brahmer in the fourth quarter. He was carted off the field with an undisclosed injury.
Arizona State: Sun Devils got a huge performance from Sims, who won a game as a starter for the first time since he was at Georgia Tech in 2022. They also were more disciplined, committing five penalties after being flagged 12 times in a loss to Houston last week.
Up next
Iowa State is on the road against TCU on Nov. 8.
Arizona State has a bye before hosting West Virginia on Nov. 15.
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