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Iowa State Cyclones vs. Oklahoma Sooners: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Sooners defeat Cyclones 50–20 in Week 5

Dillon Gabriel paced the box score as Sooners closed out a 20–50 Week 5 finish.

Iowa State Cyclones 20 2-4
Final 20–50
Oklahoma Sooners 50 5-1 Winner
Winner
Oklahoma Sooners
Final score
20–50
Halftime
Iowa State Cyclones 26–27 Oklahoma Sooners
Top passer
Dillon Gabriel
FantasyHQ MVP
Dillon Gabriel

Top CFB performers · Cyclones

  • Rocco Becht 179.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.60 EPA/play +10.9 EPA
  • Eli Sanders 41.0 yds +0.1 EPA
  • Abu Sama III 67.0 yds +4.7 EPA

Top CFB performers · Sooners

  • Dillon Gabriel 376.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +19.4 EPA
  • Marcus Major 66.0 yds -1.4 EPA
  • Dillon Gabriel 43.0 yds · 2 TD +7.8 EPA

Quick answer

Oklahoma Sooners defeated Iowa State Cyclones 50–20 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Iowa State Cyclones 20, Oklahoma Sooners 50.

Game summary

Oklahoma Sooners dominated Iowa State Cyclones 50–20 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 13 plays.
  • Passing leader: Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma) — 376.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.50 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Marcus Major — 66.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Drake Stoops — 5 rec, 42.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Oklahoma (+0.173/play) vs Iowa State (-0.132/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Iowa State Cyclones15110020
Oklahoma Sooners12156350

Scoring Map

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

ISUIowa State Cyclones
OUOklahoma Sooners

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Iowa State
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Interception returned for a touchdown

  2. Iowa State
    Q1TD
    JNJaylin Noel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-0

    Rocco Becht pass to Jaylin Noel for a touchdown (51 yards)

  3. Oklahoma
    Q1TD
    DGDillon Gabriel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Dillon Gabriel rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  4. Iowa State
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 18
    Score
    15-6

    Field goal good from 35 yards

  5. Oklahoma
    Q1TD
    NANic Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-12

    Dillon Gabriel pass to Nic Anderson for a touchdown (39 yards)

  6. Iowa State
    Q2TD
    JHJayden Higgins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-12

    Rocco Becht pass to Jayden Higgins for a touchdown (67 yards)

  7. Iowa State
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 31
    Score
    24-12

    Field goal good from 48 yards

  8. Oklahoma
    Q2TD
    DGDillon Gabriel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-18

    Dillon Gabriel rushes 6 yards for a touchdown

  9. Iowa State
    Q2Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    Own EZ
    Score
    26-18

    Safety

  10. Oklahoma
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 29
    Score
    26-21

    Field goal good from 46 yards

  11. Oklahoma
    Q2TD
    DSDrake Stoops

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    26-27

    Dillon Gabriel pass to Drake Stoops for a touchdown (2 yards)

  12. Oklahoma
    Q3TD
    JGJayden Gibson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    26-33

    Dillon Gabriel pass to Jayden Gibson for a touchdown (41 yards)

  13. Oklahoma
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 13
    Score
    26-36

    Field goal good from 30 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma) — 376.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +19.42 EPA
  • Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 179.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.60 EPA/play +10.89 EPA
  • J.J. Kohl (Iowa State) — 14.0 yds · -0.09 EPA/play -0.35 EPA

Rushing

  • Marcus Major (Oklahoma) — 66.0 yds -0.09 EPA
  • Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma) — 43.0 yds · 2 TD +1.11 EPA
  • Eli Sanders (Iowa State) — 41.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Receiving

  • Drake Stoops (Oklahoma) — 5 rec · 42.0 yds +0.26 EPA
  • Jalil Farooq (Oklahoma) — 5 rec · 81.0 yds +0.70 EPA
  • Jayden Higgins (Iowa State) — 3 rec · 91.0 yds +1.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Dillon GabrielOklahoma3966.7%3763+0.50+19.42
Rocco BechtIowa State1888.9%1792+0.60+10.89
J.J. KohlIowa State4100.0%140-0.09-0.35
incompleteOklahoma40.0%00-0.80-3.22
incompleteIowa State160.0%00-1.00-16.04

Team EPA comparison

StatIowa StateOklahoma
Plays6482
EPA / play-0.132+0.173
Total EPA-8.44+14.20
Success rate32.8%52.4%
Pass EPA / play-0.294+0.377
Rush EPA / play+0.121-0.051
Yards386534

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Iowa State345-7.83Touchdown
Q1Iowa State675+6.60Pass TD
Q1Oklahoma1175+5.23Rush TD
Q1Iowa State958+0.94Field goal
Q1Oklahoma675+5.55Pass TD
Q1Iowa State375+6.45Pass TD
Q2Oklahoma457+1.47Missed FG
Q2Iowa State850+0.41Field goal
Q2Oklahoma680+6.96Rush TD
Q2Iowa State4-5-3.16Safety
Q2Oklahoma830-1.31Field goal
Q2Iowa State28+0.12Ended
Q2Oklahoma1043+2.77Pass TD
Q2Iowa State1-2-0.49Ended
Q3Oklahoma785+6.36Pass TD
Q3Iowa State31-2.77Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Jaylin Noel for a touchdown (51 yards) (+6.81 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Jayden Higgins for a touchdown (67 yards) (+6.49 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.97 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Oklahoma Sooners · Dillon Gabriel pass to Jayden Gibson for a touchdown (41 yards) (+5.67 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Oklahoma Sooners · Dillon Gabriel pass intercepted (-5.35 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Oklahoma Sooners · Gavin Sawchuk rushes for a loss of 3 yards (1st & 10) (-4.52 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Oklahoma Sooners · Dillon Gabriel pass to Jalil Farooq for 49 yards (2nd & 8) (+4.21 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Oklahoma Sooners · Dillon Gabriel pass to Brenen Thompson for 54 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Oklahoma Sooners controlled the final (50–20) in Week 5.
  • Passing edge: Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma) — 376.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: Oklahoma at 0.173 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 Oklahoma Sooners?

Iowa State Cyclones 20, Oklahoma Sooners 50 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Iowa State Cyclones vs Oklahoma Sooners?

Oklahoma Sooners won with a final score of 20–50.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525852.

Who led Iowa State Cyclones vs Oklahoma Sooners in passing?

Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma) led passers with 376.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Iowa State Cyclones

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

Oklahoma Sooners

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W