Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Iowa State Cyclones 20–13 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Iowa Hawkeyes 20, Iowa State Cyclones 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa Hawkeyes	3	15	3	9	20
Iowa State Cyclones	0	0	0	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 203.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.81 EPA
• Cade McNamara (Iowa) — 120.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -5.82 EPA

Rushing

• Cartevious Norton (Iowa State) — 59.0 yds -0.46 EPA
• Kaleb Johnson (Iowa) — 28.0 yds -0.40 EPA
• Jaziun Patterson (Iowa) — 86.0 yds · 1 TD +0.37 EPA

Receiving

• Jayden Higgins (Iowa State) — 8 rec · 95.0 yds +1.64 EPA
• Jaylin Noel (Iowa State) — 8 rec · 50.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Luke Lachey (Iowa) — 3 rec · 58.0 yds +1.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocco Becht	Iowa State	43	53.5%	203	1	+0.07	+2.81
Cade McNamara	Iowa	23	52.2%	120	0	-0.25	-5.82

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Iowa	Iowa State
Plays	51	75
EPA / play	-0.206	-0.214
Total EPA	-10.50	-16.06
Success rate	33.3%	38.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.253	-0.091
Rush EPA / play	-0.167	-0.389
Yards	237	320

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa State	14	57	+1.03	Ended
Q1	Iowa	6	70	+1.71	Field goal
Q1	Iowa State	4	16	-1.86	Punt
Q1	Iowa	8	66	+3.67	Rush TD
Q2	Iowa State	5	12	-2.17	Punt
Q2	Iowa	3	-5	-3.14	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	3	7	-1.99	Punt
Q2	Iowa	3	-3	-2.32	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	3	1	-2.57	Punt
Q2	Iowa	4	16	-2.01	Interception
Q2	Iowa State	2	25	-7.84	Touchdown
Q2	Iowa State	10	51	+0.59	Field goal
Q3	Iowa	3	1	-3.18	Punt
Q3	Iowa State	6	18	-2.03	Punt
Q3	Iowa	10	69	+1.84	Field goal
Q3	Iowa State	3	5	-2.49	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.8 EPA)
2. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Blocked Field Goal (36 yards) (-6.51 EPA)
3. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Jayden Higgins for a touchdown (16 yards) (+5.81 EPA)
4. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Jaziun Patterson rushes for 59 yards (3rd & 1) (+3.64 EPA)
5. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Cartevious Norton rushes for a loss of 4 yards (3rd & 1) (-3.38 EPA)
6. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Cartevious Norton rushes for a loss of 2 yards (4th & 1) (-2.77 EPA)
7. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Field goal good from 46 yards (+2.63 EPA)
8. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Benjamin Brahmer for 11 yards (3rd & 5) (+2.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (20–13) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 203.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Iowa at -0.206 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 Hawkeyes vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa Hawkeyes 20, Iowa State Cyclones 13 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Iowa Hawkeyes vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 20–13.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520194.

Who led Iowa Hawkeyes vs Iowa State Cyclones in passing?

Rocco Becht (Iowa State) led passers with 203.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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