Iowa State Cyclones vs. Baylor Bears: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa State Cyclones defeated Baylor Bears 30–18 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Iowa State Cyclones 30, Baylor Bears 18.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa State Cyclones	6	9	9	3	30
Baylor Bears	0	6	6	6	18

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 238.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +8.71 EPA
• Blake Shapen (Baylor) — 246.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -4.41 EPA

Rushing

• Eli Sanders (Iowa State) — 96.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Cartevious Norton (Iowa State) — 64.0 yds · 2 TD +0.25 EPA
• Dawson Pendergrass (Baylor) — 45.0 yds · 2 TD +0.99 EPA

Receiving

• Monaray Baldwin (Baylor) — 6 rec · 117.0 yds +0.61 EPA
• Jaylin Noel (Iowa State) — 8 rec · 76.0 yds +0.31 EPA
• Jayden Higgins (Iowa State) — 5 rec · 74.0 yds +0.48 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocco Becht	Iowa State	31	61.3%	238	1	+0.28	+8.71
Blake Shapen	Baylor	43	53.5%	246	1	-0.10	-4.41

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Iowa State	Baylor
Plays	65	66
EPA / play	+0.133	-0.020
Total EPA	+8.63	-1.33
Success rate	44.6%	36.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.281	-0.102
Rush EPA / play	-0.003	+0.134
Yards	429	338

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Baylor	4	13	-2.44	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	4	55	+4.40	Pass TD
Q1	Baylor	6	23	-1.57	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	8	60	-1.18	Fumble
Q1	Baylor	7	39	-2.61	Ended
Q1	Iowa State	7	51	+1.08	Field goal
Q2	Baylor	7	27	-1.02	Interception
Q2	Iowa State	6	18	-0.63	Punt
Q2	Baylor	2	4	-4.63	Fumble
Q2	Iowa State	7	25	+2.43	Rush TD
Q2	Baylor	3	2	-0.31	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	1	0	-3.20	Interception
Q2	Baylor	7	46	+6.67	Rush TD
Q2	Iowa State	8	82	+6.91	Rush TD
Q3	Baylor	3	-7	-3.56	Punt
Q3	Iowa State	4	34	-0.35	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Baylor Bears · Blake Shapen pass to Monaray Baldwin for a touchdown (69 yards) (+9.63 EPA)
2. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Fumble (-5.69 EPA)
3. Q4 · Baylor Bears · Dawson Pendergrass rushes 5 yards for a touchdown (+4.55 EPA)
4. Q2 · Baylor Bears · Fumble (-4.19 EPA)
5. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Benjamin Brahmer for 48 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.67 EPA)
6. Q2 · Baylor Bears · Dawson Pendergrass rushes 8 yards for a touchdown (+3.62 EPA)
7. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Cartevious Norton rushes 49 yards for a touchdown (+3.42 EPA)
8. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Jayden Higgins for 17 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa State Cyclones controlled the final (30–18) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 238.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Iowa State at 0.133 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 Baylor Bears?

Iowa State Cyclones 30, Baylor Bears 18 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Iowa State Cyclones vs Baylor Bears?

Iowa State Cyclones won with a final score of 30–18.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525873.

Who led Iowa State Cyclones vs Baylor Bears in passing?

Rocco Becht (Iowa State) led passers with 238.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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