Iowa State Cyclones vs. Miami Hurricanes: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa State Cyclones defeated Miami Hurricanes 42–41 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Iowa State Cyclones 42, Miami Hurricanes 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa State Cyclones	18	6	6	6	42
Miami Hurricanes	12	15	6	3	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cam Ward (Miami) — 175.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +9.03 EPA
• Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 254.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +4.83 EPA
• Emory Williams (Miami) — 30.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -4.77 EPA

Rushing

• Carson Hansen (Iowa State) — 82.0 yds · 2 TD +0.02 EPA
• Damien Martinez (Miami) — 179.0 yds · 1 TD +0.85 EPA
• Mark Fletcher Jr. (Miami) — 62.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA

Receiving

• Jaylin Noel (Iowa State) — 8 rec · 102.0 yds +0.71 EPA
• Ray Ray Joseph (Miami) — 2 rec · 17.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Elijah Arroyo (Miami) — 4 rec · 64.0 yds +1.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cam Ward	Miami	19	57.9%	175	3	+0.47	+9.03
Rocco Becht	Iowa State	37	59.5%	254	3	+0.13	+4.83
Emory Williams	Miami	14	35.7%	30	0	-0.34	-4.77

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Iowa State	Miami
Plays	67	72
EPA / play	+0.249	+0.269
Total EPA	+16.70	+19.35
Success rate	37.3%	55.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.131	+0.129
Rush EPA / play	+0.395	+0.387
Yards	400	513

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Miami	1	-3	-5.28	Fumble
Q1	Iowa State	7	17	+1.96	Pass TD
Q1	Miami	1	75	+6.51	Rush TD
Q1	Iowa State	6	75	+6.04	Rush TD
Q1	Miami	7	60	+5.65	Pass TD
Q1	Iowa State	6	65	+4.97	Rush TD
Q1	Miami	9	75	+6.24	Pass TD
Q2	Iowa State	7	75	+5.75	Pass TD
Q2	Miami	3	72	+5.91	Pass TD
Q2	Iowa State	4	-7	-4.06	Punt
Q2	Miami	6	9	-4.82	Fumble
Q2	Iowa State	5	28	-3.13	Ended
Q2	Miami	11	55	+0.14	Field goal
Q2	Iowa State	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Iowa State	3	4	-2.79	Punt
Q3	Miami	10	71	+5.58	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Miami Hurricanes · Damien Martinez rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+6.51 EPA)
2. Q2 · Miami Hurricanes · Cam Ward pass to Joshisa Trader for a touchdown (40 yards) (+5.4 EPA)
3. Q1 · Miami Hurricanes · Fumble (-5.28 EPA)
4. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Jaylin Noel for 49 yards (3rd & 7) (+5.08 EPA)
5. Q3 · Miami Hurricanes · Elija Lofton rushes for 28 yards (4th & 6) (+5.06 EPA)
6. Q2 · Miami Hurricanes · Fumble (-4.18 EPA)
7. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht rushes for 1 yard (4th & 1) (+3.94 EPA)
8. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+3.86 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa State Cyclones controlled the final (42–41) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Cam Ward (Miami) — 175.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Miami at 0.269 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 Miami Hurricanes?

Iowa State Cyclones 42, Miami Hurricanes 41 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Iowa State Cyclones vs Miami Hurricanes?

Iowa State Cyclones won with a final score of 42–41.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677097.

Who led Iowa State Cyclones vs Miami Hurricanes in passing?

Cam Ward (Miami) led passers with 175.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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