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Both teams had their moments, but as halftime approached, Iowa State found themselves trailing by a touchdown. With time running out, and under pressure, Beck managed to get the Cyclones into scoring range. However, key defensive plays by Arizona State were crucial in limiting their scoring opportunities before the break.
In what was becoming a tight contest, the stakes were apparent; both teams understood the magnitude of their performance on this stage with playoff implications hanging in the balance.