North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Iowa State Cyclones: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa State Cyclones defeated North Dakota Fighting Hawks 21–3 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: North Dakota Fighting Hawks 3, Iowa State Cyclones 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Dakota Fighting Hawks	0	3	0	0	3
Iowa State Cyclones	6	6	0	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 267.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +12.26 EPA
• Simon Romfo (North Dakota) — 132.0 yds · -0.22 EPA/play -7.14 EPA

Rushing

• Isaiah Smith (North Dakota) — 50.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Gaven Ziebarth (North Dakota) — 39.0 yds -0.21 EPA
• Simon Romfo (North Dakota) — 57.0 yds +0.35 EPA

Receiving

• Jaylin Noel (Iowa State) — 8 rec · 135.0 yds +1.25 EPA
• Bo Belquist (North Dakota) — 6 rec · 43.0 yds +1.61 EPA
• Jayden Higgins (Iowa State) — 5 rec · 75.0 yds +1.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocco Becht	Iowa State	26	76.9%	267	2	+0.47	+12.26
Simon Romfo	North Dakota	32	53.1%	132	0	-0.22	-7.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Dakota	Iowa State
Plays	72	48
EPA / play	-0.085	+0.218
Total EPA	-6.08	+10.48
Success rate	43.1%	52.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.223	+0.472
Rush EPA / play	+0.026	-0.081
Yards	319	353

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa State	2	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	North Dakota	5	15	-2.44	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	4	13	-2.59	Punt
Q1	North Dakota	10	39	-0.04	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	7	44	+0.02	Punt
Q1	North Dakota	22	88	+2.77	Field goal
Q2	Iowa State	7	65	+5.58	Pass TD
Q2	North Dakota	4	31	-0.66	Ended
Q3	North Dakota	7	55	-2.88	Interception
Q3	Iowa State	4	12	-2.66	Punt
Q3	North Dakota	8	40	+0.59	Punt
Q3	Iowa State	12	94	+6.62	Rush TD
Q4	North Dakota	13	44	-2.86	Missed FG
Q4	Iowa State	9	41	-0.06	Punt
Q4	North Dakota	3	7	-0.57	Punt
Q4	Iowa State	3	9	-2.60	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Simon Romfo pass intercepted (-5.68 EPA)
2. Q1 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Punt (-5.12 EPA)
3. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Jaylin Noel for a touchdown (14 yards) (+4.06 EPA)
4. Q4 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Simon Romfo pass to Bo Belquist for 18 yards (4th & 3) (+3.9 EPA)
5. Q4 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Penalty (4th & 10) (+3.77 EPA)
6. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Jaylin Noel for 54 yards (1st & 10) (+3.65 EPA)
7. Q4 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Field goal missed (-3.24 EPA)
8. Q3 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Simon Romfo rushes for 16 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa State Cyclones controlled the final (21–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 267.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Iowa State at 0.218 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 North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Iowa State Cyclones?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks 3, Iowa State Cyclones 21 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa State Cyclones won with a final score of 3–21.

Where can I find the North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Iowa State Cyclones box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634197.

Who led North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Iowa State Cyclones in passing?

Rocco Becht (Iowa State) led passers with 267.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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