OTHER STATE GAME TO WATCH

A look at Saturday’s other Power Five game involving schools from Texas:

IOWA STATE (4-3, 3-1 BIG 12) AT BAYLOR (3-4, 2-2)

When: 2:30 p.m.TV: ESPN+.

What's at stake: The Cyclones are among four teams tied for second place in the Big 12, a half-game behind Oklahoma, and they’re going for a third straight conference win for the first time in two years. Baylor is playing the sixth of a record eight home games and are 1-4 so far at McLane Stadium. The Bears were outscored a combined 77-20 by Texas and Texas Tech in their last two home games.

Key matchup: Iowa State offensive line vs. Baylor front seven. The Cyclones have allowed a Big 12-low five sacks and put QB Rocco Becht in position to chase Brock Purdy’s ISU freshman records for passing yards and touchdowns. The Bears have not been able to consistently get pressure on quarterbacks. Gabe Hall had two sacks and five total pressures against Cincinnati in his last game and needs his mates to help.

Players to watch: Iowa State: WR Jayden Higgins is hitting his stride since transferring from Eastern Kentucky. He had six catches for 172 yards against Cincinnati two weeks ago, and his 75-yard reception was the longest play of the season for the Cyclones. Baylor: WR Monaray Baldwin will challenge the Big 12’s top pass defense with his speed and catching ability. He leads the Bears with 24 catches for 453 yards and two touchdowns.

Facts and figures: Iowa State has won 33 Big 12 games since 2017, tied for the second most in the league . ... Baylor ranks seventh in the nation in defensive TDs, third in fewest penalty yards and ninth in fumbles recovered.