UCF Knights vs. Iowa State Cyclones: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa State Cyclones defeated UCF Knights 38–35 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: UCF Knights 35, Iowa State Cyclones 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCF Knights	6	6	6	6	35
Iowa State Cyclones	12	6	12	9	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jacurri Brown (UCF) — 63.0 yds · -0.77 EPA/play -15.30 EPA
• Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 393.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.35 EPA/play -17.48 EPA

Rushing

• RJ Harvey (UCF) — 196.0 yds · 2 TD +0.09 EPA
• Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 111.0 yds · 2 TD +0.92 EPA
• Jacurri Brown (UCF) — 154.0 yds · 2 TD +1.01 EPA

Receiving

• Jaylin Noel (Iowa State) — 8 rec · 153.0 yds +1.16 EPA
• Jayden Higgins (Iowa State) — 6 rec · 58.0 yds +1.63 EPA
• Kobe Hudson (UCF) — 3 rec · 26.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jacurri Brown	UCF	20	40.0%	63	0	-0.77	-15.30
Rocco Becht	Iowa State	50	40.0%	393	1	-0.35	-17.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCF	Iowa State
Plays	59	96
EPA / play	-0.003	-0.015
Total EPA	-0.16	-1.44
Success rate	40.7%	39.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.765	-0.350
Rush EPA / play	+0.388	+0.349
Yards	417	663

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UCF	6	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	Iowa State	4	14	-2.68	Punt
Q1	UCF	8	29	-0.79	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	2	60	+5.04	Rush TD
Q1	UCF	3	7	-2.02	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	11	73	+5.69	Rush TD
Q1	UCF	4	21	-0.93	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	4	21	-1.19	Punt
Q2	UCF	1	80	+6.56	Rush TD
Q2	Iowa State	3	-1	-2.90	Punt
Q2	UCF	3	6	-2.18	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	3	1	-2.34	Punt
Q2	UCF	4	16	-1.38	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	3	9	-0.57	Punt
Q2	UCF	6	27	-2.27	Interception
Q2	Iowa State	6	92	-8.52	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht — Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.97 EPA)
2. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Fumble (-7.16 EPA)
3. Q2 · UCF Knights · RJ Harvey rushes 80 yards for a touchdown (+6.56 EPA)
4. Q3 · UCF Knights · Jacurri Brown rushes 67 yards for a touchdown (+5.69 EPA)
5. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Carson Hansen rushes 57 yards for a touchdown (+5.4 EPA)
6. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Jayden Higgins for 12 yards (4th & 3) (+3.94 EPA)
7. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Jaylin Noel for 50 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.57 EPA)
8. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht rushes for 6 yards (4th & 3) (+3.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa State Cyclones controlled the final (38–35) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Jacurri Brown (UCF) — 63.0 yds.
• EPA edge: UCF at -0.003 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 UCF Knights vs Iowa State Cyclones?

UCF Knights 35, Iowa State Cyclones 38 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won UCF Knights vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa State Cyclones won with a final score of 35–38.

Where can I find the UCF Knights vs Iowa State Cyclones box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636900.

Who led UCF Knights vs Iowa State Cyclones in passing?

Jacurri Brown (UCF) led passers with 63.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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