Memphis Tigers vs. Iowa State Cyclones: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Memphis Tigers defeated Iowa State Cyclones 36–26 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Memphis Tigers 36, Iowa State Cyclones 26.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Memphis Tigers	18	3	12	0	36
Iowa State Cyclones	0	12	6	6	26

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Seth Henigan (Memphis) — 364.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.87 EPA/play +29.63 EPA
• Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 426.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.64 EPA/play +25.61 EPA
• Jaylin Noel (Iowa State) — 0.0 yds · -0.49 EPA/play -0.49 EPA

Rushing

• Blake Watson (Memphis) — 107.0 yds -0.43 EPA
• Abu Sama III (Iowa State) — 4.0 yds -0.53 EPA
• Brandon Thomas (Memphis) — 10.0 yds +0.39 EPA

Receiving

• Jayden Higgins (Iowa State) — 9 rec · 214.0 yds +0.98 EPA
• Jaylin Noel (Iowa State) — 6 rec · 79.0 yds +0.73 EPA
• Roc Taylor (Memphis) — 8 rec · 102.0 yds +0.86 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Seth Henigan	Memphis	34	70.6%	364	4	+0.87	+29.63
Rocco Becht	Iowa State	40	55.0%	426	3	+0.64	+25.61
Jaylin Noel	Iowa State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.49	-0.49
TEAM	Iowa State	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.84	-1.84

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Memphis	Iowa State
Plays	66	60
EPA / play	+0.515	+0.235
Total EPA	+33.98	+14.11
Success rate	51.5%	36.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.871	+0.554
Rush EPA / play	+0.136	-0.509
Yards	530	446

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Memphis	3	75	+3.13	Pass TD
Q1	Iowa State	7	31	-4.17	Ended
Q1	Memphis	9	46	+9.93	Rush TD
Q1	Iowa State	6	28	-1.70	Punt
Q1	Memphis	4	84	+6.77	Pass TD
Q1	Iowa State	7	75	+6.05	Pass TD
Q2	Memphis	3	0	-3.21	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	6	67	-0.02	Field goal
Q2	Memphis	8	36	-2.28	Ended
Q2	Iowa State	7	42	+1.74	Field goal
Q2	Memphis	3	44	+3.00	Field goal
Q3	Iowa State	3	0	-2.77	Punt
Q3	Memphis	4	65	+6.27	Pass TD
Q3	Iowa State	3	0	-2.25	Punt
Q3	Memphis	3	50	+5.14	Pass TD
Q3	Iowa State	7	85	+8.22	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Memphis Tigers · Seth Henigan pass to Anthony Landphere for a touchdown (5 yards) (+7.66 EPA)
2. Q1 · Memphis Tigers · Seth Henigan rushes 11 yards for a touchdown (+7.59 EPA)
3. Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Field goal missed (-7.01 EPA)
4. Q3 · Memphis Tigers · Seth Henigan pass to Sutton Smith for a touchdown (48 yards) (+6.82 EPA)
5. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Punt (-6.05 EPA)
6. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Jaylin Noel for a touchdown (23 yards) (+5.88 EPA)
7. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Punt (-5.49 EPA)
8. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Easton Dean for a touchdown (15 yards) (+5.32 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Memphis Tigers controlled the final (36–26) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Seth Henigan (Memphis) — 364.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Memphis at 0.515 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 Memphis Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Memphis Tigers 36, Iowa State Cyclones 26 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Memphis Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Memphis Tigers won with a final score of 36–26.

Where can I find the Memphis Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551767.

Who led Memphis Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones in passing?

Seth Henigan (Memphis) led passers with 364.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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