Iowa State’s 38-14 victory over Kansas on Saturday broke the Cyclones’ three-game losing skid against the Jayhawks. The game showcased how a timely bye week can transform a struggling team into a reinvigorated contender.

In a dramatic volleyball showdown on Linwood Avenue, Byrd ended an eight-year drought against Calvary and halted the Lady Cavs’ 21-match home winning streak. The defeat marked Calvary’s first home loss in three years, underscoring the significance of Byrd’s resurgence.