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Iowa State Cyclones vs. Ohio Bobcats: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Bobcats defeat Cyclones 10–7 in Week 3

Rocco Becht paced the box score as Bobcats closed out a 7–10 Week 3 finish.

Iowa State Cyclones 7 1-3
Final 7–10
Ohio Bobcats 10 4-1 Winner
Winner
Ohio Bobcats
Final score
7–10
Top passer
Rocco Becht
FantasyHQ MVP
Rocco Becht

Top CFB performers · Cyclones

  • Rocco Becht 232.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +1.9 EPA
  • Cartevious Norton 15.0 yds -6.3 EPA
  • Rocco Becht 32.0 yds +2.8 EPA

Top CFB performers · Bobcats

  • Kurtis Rourke 135.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -3.3 EPA
  • Sieh Bangura 44.0 yds -2.8 EPA
  • O'Shaan Allison 36.0 yds -5.1 EPA

Quick answer

Ohio Bobcats defeated Iowa State Cyclones 10–7 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Iowa State Cyclones 7, Ohio Bobcats 10.

Game summary

Ohio Bobcats edged Iowa State Cyclones 10–7 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

  • Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 3 plays.
  • Passing leader: Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 232.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.08 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Sieh Bangura — 44.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Sam Wiglusz — 5 rec, 53.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Ohio (-0.113/play) vs Iowa State (-0.135/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Iowa State Cyclones00067
Ohio Bobcats006310

Scoring Map

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

ISUIowa State Cyclones
OHIOOhio Bobcats

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Scoring timeline

3 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Ohio
    Q3TD
    SWSam Wiglusz

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Kurtis Rourke pass to Sam Wiglusz for a touchdown (5 yards)

  2. Ohio
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 10
    Score
    0-9

    Field goal good from 27 yards

  3. Iowa State
    Q4TD
    JHJayden Higgins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-9

    Rocco Becht pass to Jayden Higgins for a touchdown (18 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 232.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +1.90 EPA
  • Kurtis Rourke (Ohio) — 135.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -3.31 EPA

Rushing

  • Sieh Bangura (Ohio) — 44.0 yds -0.20 EPA
  • O'Shaan Allison (Ohio) — 36.0 yds -0.39 EPA
  • Cartevious Norton (Iowa State) — 15.0 yds -0.70 EPA

Receiving

  • Sam Wiglusz (Ohio) — 5 rec · 53.0 yds +1.19 EPA
  • Benjamin Brahmer (Iowa State) — 4 rec · 42.0 yds +0.96 EPA
  • Dimitri Stanley (Iowa State) — 4 rec · 31.0 yds -0.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Rocco BechtIowa State2568.0%2321+0.08+1.90
Kurtis RourkeOhio3250.0%1351-0.10-3.31

Team EPA comparison

StatIowa StateOhio
Plays4769
EPA / play-0.135-0.113
Total EPA-6.36-7.79
Success rate38.3%34.8%
Pass EPA / play+0.076-0.103
Rush EPA / play-0.376-0.121
Yards271273

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Ohio31-2.79Punt
Q1Iowa State36-2.77Punt
Q1Ohio1049+0.69Punt
Q1Iowa State1061+1.37Missed FG
Q2Ohio731-2.83Missed FG
Q2Iowa State415-1.77Punt
Q2Ohio1137+0.43Punt
Q2Iowa State415-0.43Punt
Q2Ohio821-1.20Ended
Q3Iowa State211-4.80Interception
Q3Ohio623+2.57Pass TD
Q3Iowa State529-0.46Punt
Q3Ohio36-2.09Punt
Q3Iowa State314-0.86Punt
Q3Ohio1181+2.35Field goal
Q4Iowa State1363+1.82Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass intercepted (-5.84 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Aidan Bitter for 45 yards (3rd & 6) (+5.02 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass intercepted (-3.77 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Jayden Higgins for a touchdown (18 yards) (+3.28 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Field goal missed (-2.9 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Ohio Bobcats · Penalty (3rd & 6) (+2.69 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Ohio Bobcats · Kurtis Rourke pass to Sam Wiglusz for a touchdown (5 yards) (+2.66 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Cartevious Norton rushes for a loss of 2 yards (3rd & 2) (-2.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Ohio Bobcats controlled the final (10–7) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 232.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: Ohio at -0.113 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 Ohio Bobcats?

Iowa State Cyclones 7, Ohio Bobcats 10 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Iowa State Cyclones vs Ohio Bobcats?

Ohio Bobcats won with a final score of 7–10.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525838.

Who led Iowa State Cyclones vs Ohio Bobcats in passing?

Rocco Becht (Iowa State) led passers with 232.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Iowa State Cyclones

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Ohio Bobcats

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W