Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa State Cyclones defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 16–13 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Iowa Hawkeyes 13, Iowa State Cyclones 16.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa Hawkeyes	6	15	3	3	13
Iowa State Cyclones	0	0	0	0	16

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 144.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.37 EPA
• Mark Gronowski (Iowa) — 106.0 yds · -0.46 EPA/play -12.40 EPA

Rushing

• Mark Gronowski (Iowa) — 54.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA
• Abu Sama III (Iowa State) — 47.0 yds +0.00 EPA
• Jaziun Patterson (Iowa) — 60.0 yds +0.13 EPA

Receiving

• Jacob Gill (Iowa) — 5 rec · 52.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Benjamin Brahmer (Iowa State) — 4 rec · 18.0 yds +0.02 EPA
• Dominic Overby (Iowa State) — 1 rec · 9.0 yds -0.61 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocco Becht	Iowa State	27	66.7%	144	1	+0.01	+0.37
Mark Gronowski	Iowa	27	48.1%	106	0	-0.46	-12.40

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Iowa	Iowa State
Plays	63	57
EPA / play	-0.195	-0.064
Total EPA	-12.29	-3.67
Success rate	36.5%	42.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.459	+0.014
Rush EPA / play	+0.003	-0.135
Yards	254	248

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa	3	9	-0.96	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	7	39	-0.13	Field goal
Q1	Iowa	3	2	-3.04	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	9	67	+1.25	Field goal
Q1	Iowa	10	32	-3.08	Field goal
Q2	Iowa State	3	5	-2.31	Punt
Q2	Iowa	3	5	-2.35	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	3	8	-1.04	Punt
Q2	Iowa	2	26	-5.64	Interception
Q2	Iowa State	5	18	+2.56	Pass TD
Q2	Iowa	16	78	+3.84	Rush TD
Q2	Iowa State	1	5	0.00	Ended
Q3	Iowa State	3	-2	-3.52	Punt
Q3	Iowa	15	77	+3.33	Field goal
Q3	Iowa State	12	53	+1.30	Punt
Q4	Iowa	7	30	-0.85	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Mark Gronowski pass intercepted (-5.18 EPA)
2. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Punt (+3.69 EPA)
3. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Field goal good from 54 yards (+2.76 EPA)
4. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Mark Gronowski rushes for 3 yards (4th & 1) (+2.72 EPA)
5. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Mark Gronowski pass to Jacob Gill for 22 yards (2nd & 7) (+2.72 EPA)
6. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rush (1st & 10) (-2.72 EPA)
7. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Mark Gronowski to Hayden Large — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.64 EPA)
8. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Kickoff (-2.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa State Cyclones controlled the final (16–13) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 144.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Iowa State at -0.064 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 Hawkeyes vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa Hawkeyes 13, Iowa State Cyclones 16 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Iowa Hawkeyes vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa State Cyclones won with a final score of 13–16.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752822.

Who led Iowa Hawkeyes vs Iowa State Cyclones in passing?

Rocco Becht (Iowa State) led passers with 144.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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