Utah State Aggies vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Utah State Aggies 24–14 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Utah State Aggies 14, Iowa Hawkeyes 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah State Aggies	0	3	3	6	14
Iowa Hawkeyes	12	3	0	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cade McNamara (Iowa) — 178.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +8.16 EPA
• Deacon Hill (Iowa) — 5.0 yds · -0.65 EPA/play -1.96 EPA
• Cooper Legas (Utah State) — 218.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.23 EPA/play -11.53 EPA

Rushing

• Kaleb Johnson (Iowa) — 61.0 yds · 1 TD -0.27 EPA
• Davon Booth (Utah State) — 33.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Rahsul Faison (Utah State) — 59.0 yds +0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Terrell Vaughn (Utah State) — 12 rec · 93.0 yds +0.60 EPA
• Luke Lachey (Iowa) — 6 rec · 70.0 yds +0.91 EPA
• Jalen Royals (Utah State) — 5 rec · 39.0 yds +0.32 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cade McNamara	Iowa	29	55.2%	178	2	+0.28	+8.16
Deacon Hill	Iowa	3	33.3%	5	0	-0.65	-1.96
Cooper Legas	Utah State	49	65.3%	218	1	-0.23	-11.53

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Utah State	Iowa
Plays	72	66
EPA / play	-0.115	-0.127
Total EPA	-8.30	-8.37
Success rate	37.5%	31.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.235	+0.194
Rush EPA / play	+0.140	-0.429
Yards	344	281

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa	2	39	+3.37	Pass TD
Q1	Utah State	3	8	-1.80	Punt
Q1	Iowa	11	73	+5.74	Pass TD
Q1	Utah State	3	3	-2.84	Punt
Q1	Iowa	7	25	-3.84	Ended
Q1	Utah State	15	51	-0.70	Field goal
Q2	Iowa	3	5	-2.15	Ended
Q2	Utah State	6	21	-1.38	Punt
Q2	Iowa	4	4	-2.00	Punt
Q2	Utah State	3	5	-3.05	Interception
Q2	Iowa	9	25	-2.94	Field goal
Q2	Utah State	1	4	-0.55	Ended
Q3	Utah State	6	52	+1.20	Field goal
Q3	Iowa	5	12	-2.57	Punt
Q3	Utah State	9	40	-0.12	Punt
Q3	Iowa	6	34	-0.67	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Utah State Aggies · Cooper Legas pass to Terrell Vaughn for 39 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.88 EPA)
2. Q4 · Utah State Aggies · Cooper Legas pass to Terrell Vaughn for a touchdown (16 yards) (+4.19 EPA)
3. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Cade McNamara pass to Jaziun Patterson for 18 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.91 EPA)
4. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Cade McNamara pass to Luke Lachey for 31 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.88 EPA)
5. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Cade McNamara pass to Nico Ragaini for 29 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.68 EPA)
6. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Cade McNamara pass to Seth Anderson for a touchdown (36 yards) (+3.67 EPA)
7. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Cade McNamara pass to Erick All for a touchdown (3 yards) (+3.59 EPA)
8. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Leshon Williams rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (24–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Cade McNamara (Iowa) — 178.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Utah State at -0.115 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 Utah State Aggies vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Utah State Aggies 14, Iowa Hawkeyes 24 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Utah State Aggies vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 14–24.

Where can I find the Utah State Aggies vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520157.

Who led Utah State Aggies vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?

Cade McNamara (Iowa) led passers with 178.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Utah State Aggies at Iowa Hawkeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.