Iowa State Cyclones 42–35 Kansas State Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2023

Quick answer

Iowa State Cyclones defeated Kansas State Wildcats 42–35 in Week 13, 2023. Final score: Iowa State Cyclones 42, Kansas State Wildcats 35.

Game summary

Iowa State Cyclones beat Kansas State Wildcats 42–35 in Week 13 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 230.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +1.46 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: DJ Giddens — 114.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Ben Sinnott — 10 rec, 136.0 yds.
EPA edge: Iowa State (+0.660/play) vs Kansas State (+0.121/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa State Cyclones	6	6	12	12	42
Kansas State Wildcats	6	12	6	6	35

Scoring Map

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

ISUIowa State Cyclones

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KSUKansas State Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Iowa State
Q1TD
ASAbu Sama III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Abu Sama III rushes 71 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 23 yards
Kansas State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
6-6
Field goal good from 22 yards
Iowa State
Q2TD
ASAbu Sama III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Abu Sama III rushes 77 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q2TD
DGDJ Giddens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
DJ Giddens rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q2TD
BSBen Sinnott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Will Howard pass to Ben Sinnott for a touchdown (15 yards)
Iowa State
Q3TD
JNJaylin Noel
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Rocco Becht pass to Jaylin Noel for a touchdown (79 yards)
Kansas State
Q3TD
WHWill Howard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Will Howard rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Iowa State
Q3TD
ASAbu Sama III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Abu Sama III rushes 60 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q4TD
TWTreshaun Ward
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Treshaun Ward rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Iowa State
Q4TD
JHJayden Higgins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-30
Rocco Becht pass to Jayden Higgins for a touchdown (33 yards)
Iowa State
Q4TD
JNJaylin Noel
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-30
Rocco Becht pass to Jaylin Noel for a touchdown (82 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 230.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.46 EPA/play +17.52 EPA
Will Howard (Kansas State) — 288.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +7.78 EPA

Rushing

DJ Giddens (Kansas State) — 114.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
Abu Sama III (Iowa State) — 276.0 yds · 3 TD +0.62 EPA
Treshaun Ward (Kansas State) — 48.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA

Receiving

Ben Sinnott (Kansas State) — 10 rec · 136.0 yds +1.42 EPA
Jayce Brown (Kansas State) — 5 rec · 69.0 yds +1.98 EPA
Jaylin Noel (Iowa State) — 3 rec · 160.0 yds +4.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocco Becht	Iowa State	12	66.7%	230	3	+1.46	+17.52
Will Howard	Kansas State	48	50.0%	288	1	+0.16	+7.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Iowa State	Kansas State
Plays	35	102
EPA / play	+0.660	+0.121
Total EPA	+23.12	+12.38
Success rate	31.4%	45.1%
Pass EPA / play	+1.460	+0.162
Rush EPA / play	+0.243	+0.085
Yards	497	497

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa State	1	71	+5.79	Rush TD
Q1	Kansas State	3	6	-2.50	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	3	20	-4.19	Fumble
Q1	Kansas State	6	19	-1.14	Field goal
Q1	Iowa State	3	5	-2.62	Punt
Q1	Kansas State	13	85	+3.75	Field goal
Q1	Iowa State	2	81	+6.23	Rush TD
Q2	Kansas State	12	77	+6.45	Rush TD
Q2	Iowa State	4	19	-1.91	Punt
Q2	Kansas State	3	9	-0.71	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	3	5	-1.46	Punt
Q2	Kansas State	11	39	+4.19	Pass TD
Q2	Iowa State	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Kansas State	9	35	+0.14	Punt
Q3	Iowa State	2	82	+7.11	Pass TD
Q3	Kansas State	9	79	+6.46	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Jaylin Noel for a touchdown (82 yards) (+8.09 EPA)
Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Jaylin Noel for a touchdown (79 yards) (+7.47 EPA)
Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Abu Sama III rushes 77 yards for a touchdown (+6.38 EPA)
Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Abu Sama III rushes 71 yards for a touchdown (+5.79 EPA)
Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Fumble (-5.31 EPA)
Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Will Howard pass to Ben Sinnott for a touchdown (15 yards) (+5.09 EPA)
Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Abu Sama III rushes 60 yards for a touchdown (+4.98 EPA)
Q3 · Kansas State Wildcats · Will Howard pass to Ben Sinnott for 44 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

Iowa State Cyclones controlled the final (42–35) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 230.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Iowa State at 0.66 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Iowa State Cyclones 42, Kansas State Wildcats 35 in Week 13 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Iowa State Cyclones won with a final score of 42–35.

Where can I find the Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas State Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525904.

Who led Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas State Wildcats in passing?

Rocco Becht (Iowa State) led passers with 230.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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