South Dakota Coyotes 7–55 Iowa State Cyclones: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Iowa State Cyclones defeated South Dakota Coyotes 55–7 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: South Dakota Coyotes 7, Iowa State Cyclones 55.

Game summary

Iowa State Cyclones dominated South Dakota Coyotes 55–7 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 278.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +1.07 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Dylan Lee — 81.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Benjamin Brahmer — 7 rec, 47.0 yds.
EPA edge: Iowa State (+0.408/play) vs South Dakota (-0.132/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Dakota Coyotes	6	0	0	0	7
Iowa State Cyclones	12	12	12	12	55

Scoring Map

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

SDAKSouth Dakota Coyotes

OPP EZ

+3OPP 11

+3OPP 46

ISUIowa State Cyclones

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Iowa State
Q1TD
BBBenjamin Brahmer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Rocco Becht pass to Benjamin Brahmer for a touchdown (4 yards)
South Dakota
Q1TD
LFLarenzo Fenner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Aidan Bouman pass to Larenzo Fenner for a touchdown (6 yards)
Iowa State
Q1TD
ASAbu Sama III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Abu Sama III rushes 15 yards for a touchdown
Iowa State
Q2TD
BBBenjamin Brahmer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Rocco Becht pass to Benjamin Brahmer for a touchdown (3 yards)
Iowa State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
6-21
Field goal good from 28 yards
Iowa State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 46
Score
6-24
Field goal good from 63 yards
Iowa State
Q3TD
GBGabe Burkle
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-30
Rocco Becht pass to Gabe Burkle for a touchdown (16 yards)
Iowa State
Q3TD
XTXavier Townsend
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-36
Xavier Townsend rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
Iowa State
Q4TD
AMAlex Manske
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-42
Alex Manske rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Iowa State
Q4TD
DLDylan Lee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-48
Dylan Lee rushes 8 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 278.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.07 EPA/play +21.33 EPA
Alex Manske (Iowa State) — 28.0 yds · +0.03 EPA/play +0.16 EPA
Aidan Bouman (South Dakota) — 160.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.21 EPA/play -6.20 EPA

Rushing

Dylan Lee (Iowa State) — 81.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA
Charles Pierre Jr. (South Dakota) — 45.0 yds -0.10 EPA
Carson Hansen (Iowa State) — 19.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

Benjamin Brahmer (Iowa State) — 7 rec · 47.0 yds +0.61 EPA
Charles Pierre Jr. (South Dakota) — 4 rec · 45.0 yds +0.52 EPA
Dallas Holmes (South Dakota) — 4 rec · 24.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocco Becht	Iowa State	20	95.0%	278	3	+1.07	+21.33
Alex Manske	Iowa State	5	80.0%	28	0	+0.03	+0.16
Aidan Bouman	South Dakota	29	51.7%	160	1	-0.21	-6.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Dakota	Iowa State
Plays	50	66
EPA / play	-0.132	+0.408
Total EPA	-6.60	+26.93
Success rate	30.0%	57.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.214	+0.860
Rush EPA / play	-0.019	+0.133
Yards	239	523

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa State	4	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	South Dakota	12	80	+7.67	Pass TD
Q1	Iowa State	9	75	+5.88	Rush TD
Q1	South Dakota	6	65	-2.68	Interception
Q2	Iowa State	7	76	+5.43	Pass TD
Q2	South Dakota	3	6	-1.51	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	10	52	-0.68	Field goal
Q2	South Dakota	10	44	-1.29	Ended
Q2	Iowa State	3	24	+0.72	Field goal
Q3	South Dakota	5	14	-2.09	Punt
Q3	Iowa State	4	33	+2.39	Pass TD
Q3	South Dakota	3	0	-2.64	Punt
Q3	Iowa State	2	24	+1.96	Rush TD
Q3	South Dakota	5	16	-0.16	Punt
Q3	Iowa State	15	49	+0.63	Rush TD
Q4	South Dakota	3	10	-1.24	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · South Dakota Coyotes · Aidan Bouman pass intercepted (-5.68 EPA)
Q1 · South Dakota Coyotes · Aidan Bouman pass to Charles Pierre Jr. for 29 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.44 EPA)
Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Brett Eskildsen for 66 yards (1st & 10) (+4.13 EPA)
Q2 · South Dakota Coyotes · Aidan Bouman pass to Jack Martens for 35 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.07 EPA)
Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Gabe Burkle for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.05 EPA)
Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Gabe Burkle for 44 yards (2nd & 6) (+3.04 EPA)
Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Penalty (2nd & 11) (-2.96 EPA)
Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Penalty (3rd & 14) (+2.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

Iowa State Cyclones controlled the final (55–7) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 278.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Iowa State at 0.408 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 South Dakota Coyotes vs Iowa State Cyclones?

South Dakota Coyotes 7, Iowa State Cyclones 55 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won South Dakota Coyotes vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa State Cyclones won with a final score of 7–55.

Where can I find the South Dakota Coyotes vs Iowa State Cyclones box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756853.

Who led South Dakota Coyotes vs Iowa State Cyclones in passing?

Rocco Becht (Iowa State) led passers with 278.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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