UAlbany Great Danes vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated UAlbany Great Danes 34–7 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: UAlbany Great Danes 7, Iowa Hawkeyes 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UAlbany Great Danes	0	6	0	0	7
Iowa Hawkeyes	3	12	6	9	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Hank Brown (Iowa) — 4.0 yds · -0.19 EPA/play -0.19 EPA
• Mark Gronowski (Iowa) — 36.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -0.86 EPA
• Jack Shields (UAlbany) — 117.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.23 EPA/play -6.40 EPA

Rushing

• Terrell Washington Jr. (Iowa) — 60.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Xavier Williams (Iowa) — 122.0 yds · 1 TD +0.72 EPA
• Mark Gronowski (Iowa) — 47.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Caden Burti (UAlbany) — 3 rec · 56.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Jasiah Barron (UAlbany) — 2 rec · 26.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Carter Moses (UAlbany) — 2 rec · 21.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Hank Brown	Iowa	1	100.0%	4	0	-0.19	-0.19
Mark Gronowski	Iowa	16	50.0%	36	1	-0.05	-0.86
Jack Shields	UAlbany	28	46.4%	117	1	-0.23	-6.40

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UAlbany	Iowa
Plays	47	68
EPA / play	-0.183	+0.135
Total EPA	-8.58	+9.20
Success rate	21.3%	55.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.229	-0.062
Rush EPA / play	-0.115	+0.201
Yards	177	349

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa	12	55	+0.52	Field goal
Q1	UAlbany	3	8	-1.88	Punt
Q1	Iowa	3	-4	-3.66	Punt
Q1	UAlbany	7	18	-2.19	Punt
Q1	Iowa	3	0	-2.84	Punt
Q1	UAlbany	9	78	+6.53	Pass TD
Q2	Iowa	7	65	+5.17	Rush TD
Q2	UAlbany	5	28	-0.02	Punt
Q2	Iowa	6	52	+4.21	Pass TD
Q2	UAlbany	4	27	-0.42	Punt
Q2	Iowa	1	4	0.00	Ended
Q3	UAlbany	3	9	-1.05	Punt
Q3	Iowa	14	65	+4.59	Rush TD
Q3	UAlbany	3	1	-2.99	Punt
Q3	Iowa	9	49	+0.62	Field goal
Q4	UAlbany	5	-5	-4.78	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Mark Gronowski pass to Kaden Wetjen for a touchdown (2 yards) (+4.03 EPA)
2. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Fumble (-3.58 EPA)
3. Q2 · UAlbany Great Danes · Jack Shields pass to Lasalle Rose Jr. for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.35 EPA)
4. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Field goal good from 55 yards (+3.12 EPA)
5. Q1 · UAlbany Great Danes · Jack Shields rushes for 9 yards (4th & 1) (+3.03 EPA)
6. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Xavier Williams rushes for 43 yards (3rd & 1) (+2.69 EPA)
7. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Xavier Williams rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+2.69 EPA)
8. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Mark Gronowski pass to Jacob Gill for 13 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (34–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Hank Brown (Iowa) — 4.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Iowa at 0.135 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 UAlbany Great Danes vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

UAlbany Great Danes 7, Iowa Hawkeyes 34 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won UAlbany Great Danes vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 7–34.

Where can I find the UAlbany Great Danes vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752799.

Who led UAlbany Great Danes vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?

Hank Brown (Iowa) led passers with 4.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UAlbany Great Danes at Iowa Hawkeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.