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Akron Zips vs. Iowa State Cyclones: 2018 Week 4 Recap

Cyclones defeat Zips 26–13 in Week 4

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Akron Zips vs. Iowa State Cyclones (Week 4).

Akron Zips 13 2-1
Final 13–26
Iowa State Cyclones 26 1-3 Winner
Winner
Iowa State Cyclones
Final score
13–26
Halftime
Akron Zips 9–15 Iowa State Cyclones
Top passer
Zeb Noland

Top CFB performers · Zips

Top CFB performers · Cyclones

Quick answer

Iowa State Cyclones defeated Akron Zips 26–13 in Week 4, 2018. Final score: Akron Zips 13, Iowa State Cyclones 26.

Game summary

Iowa State Cyclones beat Akron Zips 26–13 in Week 4 of the 2018 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 6 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Zeb Noland (66) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.09 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: David Montgomery — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Deshaunte Jones — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Akron Zips633013
Iowa State Cyclones690926

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

AKRAkron Zips
ISUIowa State Cyclones

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ISU
    Q1TD
    HBHakeem Butler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Zeb Noland pass complete to Hakeem Butler for 24 yds for a TD, (Connor Assalley KICK)

  2. AKRON
    Q1TD
    NPNelson pass complete Andre Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Kato Nelson pass complete to Andre Williams for 26 yds for a TD, (Nick Gasser KICK)

  3. ISU
    Q2TD
    DMDavid Montgomery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    David Montgomery run for 1 yd for a TD, (Connor Assalley KICK)

  4. AKRON
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-12

    Nick Gasser 45 yd FG GOOD

  5. ISU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-15

    Connor Assalley 27 yd FG GOOD

  6. AKRON
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    12-15

    Nick Gasser 49 yd FG GOOD

  7. ISU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    12-18

    Connor Assalley 37 yd FG GOOD

  8. ISU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    12-21

    Connor Assalley 33 yd FG GOOD

  9. ISU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    12-24

    Connor Assalley 29 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Zeb Noland (66) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -2.91 EPA
  • Kato Nelson (2006) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.39 EPA/play -11.58 EPA

Rushing

  • David Montgomery (66) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
  • Van Edwards Jr. (2006) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
  • Kato Nelson (2006) — 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA

Receiving

  • Deshaunte Jones (66) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
  • Hakeem Butler (66) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.53 EPA
  • Matthew Eaton (66) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Zeb Noland663470.6%01-0.09-2.91
Kato Nelson20063040.0%01-0.39-11.58

Team EPA comparison

StatAKRONISU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q16660+4.38Pass TD
Q1200640-2.09Punt
Q16650+0.22Ended
Q1200610+3.63Pass TD
Q1200620-1.37Ended
Q16620-5.06Fumble
Q1200640-1.42Punt
Q16650-0.35Punt
Q1200650-1.91Interception
Q26610+1.54Rush TD
Q2200610-0.08Ended
Q266100+3.71Ended
Q2200600Field goal
Q26600Field goal
Q2200690-0.05Ended
Q26650-1.29Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Zeb Noland pass complete to Tarique Milton for 3 yds Tarique Milton fumbled, forced by Brian Bell, recovered by Akron Alvin Davis (-4.47 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Akron Zips · Kato Nelson pass intercepted Braxton Lewis return for no gain to the IowSt 17 (-3.95 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Akron Zips · Kato Nelson pass complete to Andre Williams for 26 yds for a TD, (Nick Gasser KICK) (+3.63 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Zeb Noland pass complete to Sheldon Croney Jr. for 1 yd Sheldon Croney Jr. fumbled, forced by Jamal Davis II, recovered by Akron Davon'te Jest (-3.19 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Akron Zips · Kato Nelson run for 22 yds to the IowSt 34 for a 1ST down (+3.19 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Zeb Noland pass complete to Hakeem Butler for 24 yds for a TD, (Connor Assalley KICK) (+3.19 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Akron Zips · Kato Nelson pass complete to Nate Stewart for 17 yds to the Akron 41 for a 1ST down (+3.11 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Zeb Noland pass complete to Hakeem Butler for 10 yds to the Akron 23 for a 1ST down (+2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Iowa State Cyclones controlled the final (26–13) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: Zeb Noland (66) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: AKRON at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Akron Zips vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Akron Zips 13, Iowa State Cyclones 26 in Week 4 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Akron Zips vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa State Cyclones won with a final score of 13–26.

Where can I find the Akron Zips vs Iowa State Cyclones box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401013040.

Who led Akron Zips vs Iowa State Cyclones in passing?

Zeb Noland (66) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Akron Zips at Iowa State Cyclones in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Akron Zips

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

Iowa State Cyclones

Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W