Iowa State Cyclones vs. Houston Cougars: 2024 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa State Cyclones defeated Houston Cougars 20– in Week 5, 2024. Final score: Iowa State Cyclones 20, Houston Cougars .

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa State Cyclones	3	0	6	9	20
Houston Cougars	0	0	0	0

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 146.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +2.77 EPA
• Zeon Chriss (Houston) — -6.0 yds · -1.26 EPA/play -6.31 EPA
• Donovan Smith (Houston) — 56.0 yds · -0.88 EPA/play -10.61 EPA

Rushing

• Jaylon Jackson (Iowa State) — 96.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Abu Sama III (Iowa State) — 101.0 yds · 1 TD +0.25 EPA
• Stacy Sneed (Houston) — 79.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Jayden Higgins (Iowa State) — 8 rec · 79.0 yds +0.92 EPA
• Jaylin Noel (Iowa State) — 4 rec · 36.0 yds +1.34 EPA
• Stephon Johnson (Houston) — 3 rec · 27.0 yds -1.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocco Becht	Iowa State	29	58.6%	146	1	+0.10	+2.77
Zeon Chriss	Houston	5	20.0%	-6	0	-1.26	-6.31
Donovan Smith	Houston	12	58.3%	56	0	-0.88	-10.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Iowa State	Houston
Plays	66	46
EPA / play	+0.070	-0.379
Total EPA	+4.63	-17.42
Success rate	37.9%	28.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.096	-0.995
Rush EPA / play	+0.050	-0.017
Yards	393	222

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Houston	6	45	-2.20	Ended
Q1	Iowa State	10	52	+0.39	Field goal
Q1	Houston	3	6	-2.41	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	7	29	-0.86	Punt
Q1	Houston	7	39	+0.58	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	3	2	-2.17	Punt
Q2	Houston	3	1	-3.43	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	6	23	-1.08	Punt
Q2	Houston	4	16	-1.28	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	8	37	+1.10	Punt
Q2	Houston	1	-2	-0.46	Ended
Q3	Iowa State	11	56	+0.82	Missed FG
Q3	Houston	6	47	+0.61	Punt
Q3	Iowa State	7	80	+6.12	Pass TD
Q3	Houston	3	4	-5.32	Fumble
Q3	Iowa State	6	16	-2.15	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Abu Sama III rushes 77 yards for a touchdown (+6.03 EPA)
2. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass intercepted (-4.58 EPA)
3. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Fumble (-4.29 EPA)
4. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Stacy Sneed rushes for 37 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.81 EPA)
5. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Jayden Higgins for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.16 EPA)
6. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Carson Brown for 13 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.07 EPA)
7. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Jaylon Jackson rushes for 50 yards (1st & 10) (+2.72 EPA)
8. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Stephon Johnson for 2 yards (4th & 4) (-2.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa State Cyclones controlled the final (20–) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 146.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Iowa State at 0.07 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 Houston Cougars?

Iowa State Cyclones 20, Houston Cougars 0 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Iowa State Cyclones vs Houston Cougars?

Iowa State Cyclones won with a final score of 20–0.

Where can I find the Iowa State Cyclones vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636881.

Who led Iowa State Cyclones vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Rocco Becht (Iowa State) led passers with 146.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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