AMES, Iowa — It was a wonderful homecoming for Iowa native Dillon Doyle as a ton of family and friends traveled to Jack Trice Stadium to see him play.
Doyle gave them something to remember as he switched from linebacker to fullback and caught a one-yard touchdown pass from Blake Shapen in the second quarter of No. 17 Baylor’s 31-24 win over Iowa State on Saturday afternoon.
“It was pretty cool,” said Baylor coach Dave Aranda. “He had about 50 people here, so I’m way excited for him and his story, and just all of it. He’s been great throughout this week. Dillon really made himself available to the younger players and making himself so that he’s way approachable. He’s made an emphasis on that and that’s connected him and made us a stronger team.”
Aranda shows emotional side Aranda is usually the calmest guy on the sideline.
One of his most memorable moments at Baylor was when cameras caught him on the sideline looking calm and unemotional as his players and coaching staff went crazy after safety Jairon McVea made the winning tackle at the goal line against Dezmon Jackson to seal a 21-16 win over Oklahoma State in last year’s Big 12 championship game.
But a much different Aranda was seen on the sideline against Iowa State when he hit safeties coach Ronnie Wheat with a hard butt slap following a big play.
The video went viral, but Aranda claimed an emotional guy always lurks inside.
“No man, it’s always been like that,” Aranda said. “But I guess the cameras they got me. It’s all part of it.”
Bears pick off a pair After failing to intercept any passes in the first three games, Baylor safeties Devin Neal and Christian Morgan picked off two passes by Hunter Dekkers.
The Bears nearly forced a third turnover when cornerback Lorando Johnson caught Jirehl Brock from behind and stripped the ball on a fourth-quarter pass play. But the officials ruled that Brock regained possession in the end zone for a 37-yard score.
The Bears had forced two fumbles in previous games, but the interceptions were a breakthrough for a defense that lives by the motto “jackers and robbers.”
“Coming in here and having two turnovers was a big difference,” said Baylor linebacker Bryson Jackson. “That’s something we actually needed going into conference play. We wish we could have got an extra one to put under our belt. So that was frustrating.”
PHOTOS — Baylor at Iowa State: Sept. 24, 2022
Baylor running back Richard Reese (29) leaps over Iowa State defensive back T.J. Tampa (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Baylor wide receiver Gavin Holmes (6) is tackled by Iowa State defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. (1) after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor running back Richard Reese (29) runs from Iowa State linebacker O'Rien Vance (34) after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor wide receiver Gavin Holmes celebrates after catching a pass for first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers (12) is sacked by Baylor linebacker Garmon Randolph, rear, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor wide receiver Hal Presley (16) catches a pass over Iowa State defensive back Myles Purchase (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor offensive lineman Connor Galvin looks to make a block during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen runs up field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts to a call against his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, right, greets his players after a field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor offensive lineman Connor Galvin (76) looks to make a block during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor head coach Dave Aranda watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Iowa State wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) runs up filed after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Iowa State offensive lineman Darrell Simmons Jr. (55) blocks Baylor defensive lineman Siaki Ika, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor defensive lineman Siaki Ika sits on the bench during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Baylor linebacker Dillon Doyle (5) gets set for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Baylor offensive lineman Connor Galvin stands on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Baylor tight end Drake Dabney (89) blocks Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Iowa State wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) runs up filed after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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An Iowa State helmet is seen on the Bech during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor offensive lineman Connor Galvin (76) looks to make a block during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) gets set for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers runs up field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Baylor offensive lineman Connor Galvin looks to make a block during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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A Baylor helmet sits on the bench during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor defensive lineman Siaki Ika (62) reacts after a defensive stop during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Baylor running back Craig Williams carries the ball up field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Baylor defensive lineman Siaki Ika (62) gets set for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) runs up field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock (21) carries the ball up field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV gets set for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock (21) carries the ball up field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Baylor running back Craig Williams carries the ball upfield during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Baylor offensive lineman Connor Galvin stands on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Baylor head coach Dave Aranda watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts to a call against his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor offensive lineman Connor Galvin (76) looks to make a block during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Iowa State fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts to a call against his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor defensive lineman Siaki Ika (62) celebrates with fans after an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Iowa State wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) runs from Baylor cornerback AJ McCarty (19) after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock (21) walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock (21) breaks a tackle by Baylor cornerback AJ McCarty, left, during a 37-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Baylor wide receiver Gavin Holmes (6) catches a 38-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock (21) runs from Baylor defensive lineman Gabe Hall (95) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Baylor linebacker Matt Jones (2) celebrates after tackling Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock (21) is tackled by Baylor linebacker Matt Jones, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Baylor running back Richard Reese (29) scores on a 19-yard touchdown run ahead of Iowa State defensive back T.J. Tampa (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24.
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Iowa State tight end Jared Rus (43) misses a reception ahead of Baylor linebacker Matt Jones, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen, right, runs from Iowa State linebacker O'Rien Vance (34) and defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor tight end Ben Sims bcatches a 12-yard touchdown pass over Iowa State defensive back Mason Chambers (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock (21) catches a 2-yard touchdown pass ahead of Baylor safety Devin Lemear (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock (21) is tackled by Baylor safety Devin Lemear (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (8) celebrates after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor's Dillon Doyle (5) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, left, and offensive lineman Darrell Simmons Jr. (55) run onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor head coach Dave Aranda watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, left, talks with Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, left, talks with Baylor head coach Dave Aranda before last year's game in Ames, Iowa.
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Baylor head coach Dave Aranda watches his team warmup before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers warms up before an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
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