Iowa State Cyclones vs. BYU Cougars: 2023 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa State Cyclones defeated BYU Cougars 45–13 in Week 11, 2023. Final score: Iowa State Cyclones 45, BYU Cougars 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa State Cyclones	15	12	12	0	45
BYU Cougars	6	0	6	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 194.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +7.74 EPA
• Parker Kingston (BYU) — 26.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.50 EPA/play +3.50 EPA
• J.J. Kohl (Iowa State) — 6.0 yds · -0.87 EPA/play -1.74 EPA

Rushing

• Jake Retzlaff (BYU) — 105.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Aidan Robbins (BYU) — 62.0 yds -0.28 EPA
• Eli Sanders (Iowa State) — 59.0 yds · 1 TD +0.39 EPA

Receiving

• Benjamin Brahmer (Iowa State) — 2 rec · 16.0 yds -0.43 EPA
• Jayden Higgins (Iowa State) — 4 rec · 42.0 yds +0.41 EPA
• Jaylin Noel (Iowa State) — 5 rec · 98.0 yds +1.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocco Becht	Iowa State	24	62.5%	194	2	+0.32	+7.74
Parker Kingston	BYU	1	100.0%	26	1	+3.50	+3.50
J.J. Kohl	Iowa State	2	50.0%	6	0	-0.87	-1.74
Jake Retzlaff	BYU	30	33.3%	90	1	-0.57	-17.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Iowa State	BYU
Plays	62	66
EPA / play	+0.215	-0.040
Total EPA	+13.35	-2.67
Success rate	43.5%	40.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.231	-0.440
Rush EPA / play	+0.204	+0.314
Yards	451	355

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	BYU	1	0	-4.75	Interception
Q1	Iowa State	3	28	+2.80	Pass TD
Q1	Iowa State	3	9	-2.05	Field goal
Q1	BYU	7	79	+7.98	Pass TD
Q1	Iowa State	3	-5	-3.77	Punt
Q1	BYU	3	3	-2.87	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	9	74	+5.77	Rush TD
Q1	BYU	5	18	-1.93	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	11	67	+4.73	Rush TD
Q2	BYU	3	1	-2.60	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	9	68	+5.21	Rush TD
Q2	BYU	3	0	-0.86	Ended
Q3	Iowa State	3	3	-2.76	Punt
Q3	BYU	7	65	+6.79	Pass TD
Q3	Iowa State	3	80	+5.63	Pass TD
Q3	BYU	6	25	-3.20	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff pass intercepted (-4.75 EPA)
2. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Kickoff (+4.38 EPA)
3. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Jaylin Noel for a touchdown (66 yards) (+4.29 EPA)
4. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Abu Sama III rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+3.7 EPA)
5. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Punt (-3.63 EPA)
6. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Abu Sama III rushes 59 yards for a touchdown (+3.6 EPA)
7. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Parker Kingston pass to Isaac Rex for a touchdown (26 yards) (+3.5 EPA)
8. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff rushes for 5 yards (4th & 2) (+3.44 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa State Cyclones controlled the final (45–13) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 194.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Iowa State at 0.215 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 Iowa State Cyclones vs BYU Cougars?

Iowa State Cyclones 45, BYU Cougars 13 in Week 11 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Iowa State Cyclones vs BYU Cougars?

Iowa State Cyclones won with a final score of 45–13.

Where can I find the Iowa State Cyclones vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525886.

Who led Iowa State Cyclones vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Rocco Becht (Iowa State) led passers with 194.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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