Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Iowa State Cyclones: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa State Cyclones defeated Northern Iowa Panthers 30–9 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Northern Iowa Panthers 9, Iowa State Cyclones 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Iowa Panthers	6	0	3	6	9
Iowa State Cyclones	6	9	6	0	30

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 110.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +6.13 EPA
• Aidan Dunne (Northern Iowa) — 9.0 yds · +1.42 EPA/play +1.42 EPA
• J.J. Kohl (Iowa State) — 3.0 yds · -0.79 EPA/play -3.94 EPA

Rushing

• Tyjahree Edwards (Northern Iowa) — 72.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• Harrison Bey-Buie (Northern Iowa) — 29.0 yds -0.35 EPA
• Cartevious Norton (Iowa State) — 39.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Sam Schnee (Northern Iowa) — 4 rec · 34.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• Logan Wolf (Northern Iowa) — 3 rec · 40.0 yds +2.57 EPA
• Layne Pryor (Northern Iowa) — 3 rec · 28.0 yds +0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocco Becht	Iowa State	12	75.0%	110	2	+0.51	+6.13
Aidan Dunne	Northern Iowa	1	100.0%	9	0	+1.42	+1.42
J.J. Kohl	Iowa State	5	80.0%	3	0	-0.79	-3.94
Theo Day	Northern Iowa	38	42.1%	138	1	-0.17	-6.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Iowa	Iowa State
Plays	72	43
EPA / play	-0.279	+0.046
Total EPA	-20.09	+1.99
Success rate	36.1%	27.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.376	+0.129
Rush EPA / play	-0.157	-0.008
Yards	337	237

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Iowa	4	74	-9.16	Touchdown
Q1	Northern Iowa	3	8	-1.91	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	3	18	+0.15	Punt
Q1	Northern Iowa	3	6	-1.34	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	7	21	+2.22	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Iowa	5	17	-2.16	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	3	8	-1.23	Punt
Q2	Northern Iowa	3	-1	-2.74	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	3	6	-2.33	Punt
Q2	Northern Iowa	3	2	-2.04	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	3	5	-1.96	Punt
Q2	Northern Iowa	4	19	-0.58	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	6	81	+6.11	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Iowa	4	18	-2.47	Interception
Q2	Iowa State	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	Iowa State	3	59	+3.87	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-9.86 EPA)
2. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Tyler Moore for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.95 EPA)
3. Q4 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Theo Day pass to Logan Wolf for 16 yards (4th & 8) (+3.92 EPA)
4. Q4 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Theo Day pass to Logan Wolf for 5 yards (4th & 4) (+3.04 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Penalty (3rd & 5) (+2.87 EPA)
6. Q2 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Theo Day pass intercepted (-2.67 EPA)
7. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+2.66 EPA)
8. Q4 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Theo Day pass to Jaiden Ellis-Lahey for 36 yards (1st & 10) (+2.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa State Cyclones controlled the final (30–9) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 110.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Iowa State at 0.046 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 Northern Iowa Panthers vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Northern Iowa Panthers 9, Iowa State Cyclones 30 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northern Iowa Panthers vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa State Cyclones won with a final score of 9–30.

Where can I find the Northern Iowa Panthers vs Iowa State Cyclones box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525820.

Who led Northern Iowa Panthers vs Iowa State Cyclones in passing?

Rocco Becht (Iowa State) led passers with 110.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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