Iowa State Cyclones 24–21 Kansas State Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Iowa State Cyclones defeated Kansas State Wildcats 24–21 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Iowa State Cyclones 24, Kansas State Wildcats 21.

Game summary

Iowa State Cyclones edged Kansas State Wildcats 24–21 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 159.0 pass yds, -0.03 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Carson Hansen — 71.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jayce Brown — 3 rec, 41.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kansas State (-0.035/play) vs Iowa State (-0.170/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa State Cyclones	6	0	6	9	24
Kansas State Wildcats	0	6	0	12	21

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ISUIowa State Cyclones

+3OPP 17

KSUKansas State Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Iowa State
Q1TD
DOD. Overby
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
D. Overby catch for a touchdown (23 yards)
Kansas State
Q2TD
AJA. Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
A. Johnson rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
Iowa State
Q3TD
BEB. Eskildsen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
B. Eskildsen catch for a touchdown (24 yards)
Kansas State
Q4TD
JBJ. Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
J. Brown catch for a touchdown (37 yards)
Iowa State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
15-12
Field goal good from 34 yards
Iowa State
Q4TD
RBR. Becht
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
R. Becht rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q4TD
JBJ. Bradley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
J. Bradley catch for a touchdown (65 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 159.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -0.83 EPA
Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 104.0 yds · -0.38 EPA/play -11.51 EPA

Rushing

Carson Hansen (Iowa State) — 71.0 yds -0.07 EPA
Abu Sama III (Iowa State) — 43.0 yds -0.60 EPA
Joe Jackson (Kansas State) — 51.0 yds -0.68 EPA

Receiving

Jayce Brown (Kansas State) — 3 rec · 41.0 yds +0.26 EPA
Gabe Burkle (Iowa State) — 3 rec · 31.0 yds -0.13 EPA
Garrett Oakley (Kansas State) — 5 rec · 62.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Avery Johnson	Kansas State	29	65.5%	159	0	-0.03	-0.83
Rocco Becht	Iowa State	30	40.0%	104	0	-0.38	-11.51

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Iowa State	Kansas State
Plays	74	57
EPA / play	-0.170	-0.035
Total EPA	-12.55	-1.97
Success rate	33.8%	33.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.166	+0.295
Rush EPA / play	-0.172	-0.427
Yards	313	373

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa State	10	2	-8.87	Fumble
Q1	Kansas State	3	3	-2.16	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	3	7	-2.55	Punt
Q1	Kansas State	3	2	-2.67	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	4	49	+3.79	Pass TD
Q1	Kansas State	8	70	+5.92	Rush TD
Q2	Iowa State	3	-9	-6.01	Fumble
Q2	Kansas State	4	9	-4.53	Ended
Q2	Iowa State	3	4	-1.81	Punt
Q2	Kansas State	5	33	-4.01	Fumble
Q2	Iowa State	11	48	-0.05	Missed FG
Q2	Kansas State	12	27	-1.04	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Kansas State	3	9	-1.21	Punt
Q3	Iowa State	3	-2	-3.90	Punt
Q3	Kansas State	9	51	-1.88	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Kansas State Wildcats · J. Bradley catch for a touchdown (65 yards) (+5.7 EPA)
Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Fumble (-4.65 EPA)
Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Carson Hansen for 15 yards (4th & 3) (+4.62 EPA)
Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Fumble (-4.27 EPA)
Q4 · Kansas State Wildcats · J. Brown catch for a touchdown (37 yards) (+4.26 EPA)
Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · TEAM rushes for a loss of 1 yard (3rd & 2) (-4.08 EPA)
Q4 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.8 EPA)
Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · B. Eskildsen catch for a touchdown (24 yards) (+3.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

Iowa State Cyclones controlled the final (24–21) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 159.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kansas State at -0.035 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Iowa State Cyclones 24, Kansas State Wildcats 21 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Iowa State Cyclones won with a final score of 24–21.

Where can I find the Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas State Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756846.

Who led Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas State Wildcats in passing?

Avery Johnson (Kansas State) led passers with 159.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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