ISU NOTEBOOK: More on missed tackles and the defense in “crunch time” after the 31-17 home loss to No. 15 Utah

Cyclone Fanatic · Sep 27, 2026

Iowa State linebacker Sullivan Schlimgen (7) celebrates with teammates after making a tackle against Utah during the first quarter on Sept. 26, 2026, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. Photo credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

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AMES — Sixteen seconds.

That’s all the time it took for Iowa State to fall behind, 7-0, to No. 15 Utah Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones’ deficit ballooned to 21 points by halftime, and head…