Reaction: Iowa State has best performance this season, defeats Cincinnati 41-13

The Cyclones defeated Cincinnati 41-13 on Saturday in Jack Trice Stadium, moving Iowa State just one win away from bowl eligibility with two games remaining this season.

Cyclone offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl saw the offense start fast, scoring a touchdown on their first four possessions of the game. Running back Aiden Flora was responsible for the first three TDs before Cameron Pettaway took a screen pass to the house for a 70-yard score.

After allowing Cincinnati to score on three plays, Iowa State's defense stiffened on its next several opportunities. The Cyclone defense forced a punt on two of its next three stands, while also getting a fourth-down stop in the middle minutes of the first quarter.

After the first quarter, Flora had 10 carries for 125 yards and three touchdowns, including a 77-yard rushing touchdown. He also had a clutch fourth-down pass to former high school teammate Vince Benetti that created a scoring opportunity for Flora on the next play. He finished the game with 216 yards.

Iowa State improves to 5-5 with the victory, while Cincinnati sinks to 5-5 on the season. The Cyclones improve to 4-1 this season following a loss.