Quick answer
Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Massachusetts Minutemen 47–7 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Massachusetts Minutemen 7, Iowa Hawkeyes 47.
Game summary
Iowa Hawkeyes dominated Massachusetts Minutemen 47–7 in Week 3 of the 2025 season.
- Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
- Passing leader: Mark Gronowski (Iowa) — 168.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.22 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Nathan McNeil — 56.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Jacquon Gibson — 5 rec, 43.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Iowa (+0.182/play) vs Massachusetts (-0.297/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7 | |
| 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 47 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Mark Gronowski (Iowa) — 168.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +5.64 EPA
- AJ Hairston (Massachusetts) — 56.0 yds · +0.35 EPA/play +3.14 EPA
- Hank Brown (Iowa) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +2.73 EPA
Rushing
- Nathan McNeil (Iowa) — 56.0 yds -0.10 EPA
- Jaziun Patterson (Iowa) — 54.0 yds +0.11 EPA
- Rocko Griffin (Massachusetts) — 28.0 yds -0.23 EPA
Receiving
- Jacquon Gibson (Massachusetts) — 5 rec · 43.0 yds -0.19 EPA
- KJ Parker (Iowa) — 2 rec · 12.0 yds -0.53 EPA
- Seth Anderson (Iowa) — 3 rec · 26.0 yds +0.52 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Gronowski | 26 | 61.5% | 168 | 2 | +0.22 | +5.64 | |
| AJ Hairston | 9 | 44.4% | 56 | 0 | +0.35 | +3.14 | |
| Hank Brown | 7 | 71.4% | 55 | 1 | +0.39 | +2.73 | |
| Grant Jordan | 19 | 47.4% | 12 | 0 | -0.79 | -15.01 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 50 | 71 |
| EPA / play | -0.297 | +0.182 |
| Total EPA | -14.85 | +12.95 |
| Success rate | 36.0% | 47.9% |
| Pass EPA / play | -0.424 | +0.254 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.135 | +0.120 |
| Yards | 125 | 435 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 3 | 68 | +5.52 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 3 | 1 | -2.93 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 7 | 39 | +3.02 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 3 | -1 | -3.22 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 7 | 52 | +3.41 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 3 | -10 | -3.63 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 3 | 6 | -2.34 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 4 | 21 | +2.95 | Rush TD | |
| Q2 | 5 | 30 | -1.17 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 3 | -12 | -3.05 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 3 | 2 | -2.58 | Missed FG | |
| Q2 | 8 | 29 | -1.94 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 7 | 49 | +5.11 | Rush TD | |
| Q2 | 1 | 6 | 0.00 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 5 | 11 | -2.43 | Touchdown | |
| Q3 | 3 | 9 | -0.54 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Punt for 6 yards (-5.56 EPA)
- Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Mark Gronowski rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+4.25 EPA)
- Q3 · Massachusetts Minutemen · Punt return touchdown (-3.85 EPA)
- Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Mark Gronowski pass to Sam Phillips for 45 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.41 EPA)
- Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Field goal good from 54 yards (+3.05 EPA)
- Q3 · Massachusetts Minutemen · AJ Hairston to Jax Markovich — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (+2.99 EPA)
- Q3 · Massachusetts Minutemen · AJ Hairston to Jax Markovich — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.54 EPA)
- Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Mark Gronowski pass to Seth Anderson for a touchdown (20 yards) (+2.46 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (47–7) in Week 3.
- Passing edge: Mark Gronowski (Iowa) — 168.0 yds, 2 TD.
- EPA edge: Iowa at 0.182 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 Massachusetts Minutemen vs Iowa Hawkeyes?
Massachusetts Minutemen 7, Iowa Hawkeyes 47 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.
Who won Massachusetts Minutemen vs Iowa Hawkeyes?
Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 7–47.
Where can I find the Massachusetts Minutemen vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752830.
Who led Massachusetts Minutemen vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?
Mark Gronowski (Iowa) led passers with 168.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Massachusetts Minutemen at Iowa Hawkeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Massachusetts Minutemen
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
Iowa Hawkeyes
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W