Iowa State Cyclones 30–38 Cincinnati Bearcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2025

Quick answer

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Iowa State Cyclones 38–30 in Week 6, 2025. Final score: Iowa State Cyclones 30, Cincinnati Bearcats 38.

Game summary

Cincinnati Bearcats beat Iowa State Cyclones 38–30 in Week 6 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) — 214.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.26 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Abu Sama III — 108.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Brett Eskildsen — 8 rec, 105.0 yds.
EPA edge: Cincinnati (+0.236/play) vs Iowa State (+0.099/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa State Cyclones	0	12	6	6	30
Cincinnati Bearcats	15	12	0	6	38

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 21

CINCincinnati Bearcats

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Cincinnati
Q1TD
EPEvan Pryor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Evan Pryor rushes 30 yards for a touchdown
Cincinnati
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 38 yards
Cincinnati
Q1TD
JRJoe Royer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Brendan Sorsby pass to Joe Royer for a touchdown (12 yards)
Iowa State
Q2TD
RBRocco Becht
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Rocco Becht rushes 14 yards for a touchdown
Cincinnati
Q2TD
EPEvan Pryor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Evan Pryor rushes 18 yards for a touchdown
Cincinnati
Q2TD
BSBrendan Sorsby
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-27
Brendan Sorsby rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
Iowa State
Q2TD
RBRocco Becht
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
Rocco Becht rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Iowa State
Q3TD
BEBrett Eskildsen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
Rocco Becht pass to Brett Eskildsen for a touchdown (11 yards)
Cincinnati
Q4TD
CGCaleb Goodie
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-33
Brendan Sorsby pass to Caleb Goodie for a touchdown (82 yards)
Iowa State
Q4TD
CSChase Sowell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-33
Rocco Becht pass to Chase Sowell for a touchdown (3 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) — 214.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +6.25 EPA
Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 285.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +2.57 EPA

Rushing

Abu Sama III (Iowa State) — 108.0 yds +0.01 EPA
Tawee Walker (Cincinnati) — 88.0 yds -0.15 EPA
Evan Pryor (Cincinnati) — 111.0 yds · 2 TD +0.52 EPA

Receiving

Brett Eskildsen (Iowa State) — 8 rec · 105.0 yds +0.37 EPA
Chase Sowell (Iowa State) — 5 rec · 75.0 yds +1.19 EPA
Xavier Townsend (Iowa State) — 6 rec · 50.0 yds +0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brendan Sorsby	Cincinnati	24	54.2%	214	2	+0.26	+6.25
Rocco Becht	Iowa State	50	56.0%	285	2	+0.05	+2.57

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Iowa State	Cincinnati
Plays	83	57
EPA / play	+0.099	+0.236
Total EPA	+8.20	+13.46
Success rate	38.6%	45.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.051	+0.260
Rush EPA / play	+0.170	+0.219
Yards	463	473

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Cincinnati	5	45	+2.19	Ended
Q1	Cincinnati	1	30	+2.64	Rush TD
Q1	Iowa State	5	17	-1.17	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	6	62	+2.93	Field goal
Q1	Iowa State	7	58	-1.20	Ended
Q1	Cincinnati	9	70	+4.81	Pass TD
Q1	Iowa State	3	75	+6.83	Rush TD
Q2	Cincinnati	4	55	+3.71	Rush TD
Q2	Iowa State	12	50	-0.55	Missed FG
Q2	Cincinnati	13	80	+5.64	Rush TD
Q2	Iowa State	5	43	+8.37	Rush TD
Q3	Iowa State	14	70	+4.09	Pass TD
Q3	Cincinnati	3	7	-5.51	Fumble
Q3	Iowa State	8	28	-5.03	Ended
Q3	Cincinnati	3	6	-2.53	Punt
Q3	Iowa State	3	2	-1.81	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brendan Sorsby pass to Caleb Goodie for a touchdown (82 yards) (+7.18 EPA)
Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht rushes 4 yards for a touchdown (+7.0 EPA)
Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brendan Sorsby rushes 20 yards for a touchdown (+5.3 EPA)
Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Fumble (-5.05 EPA)
Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brendan Sorsby pass to Noah Jennings for 36 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.84 EPA)
Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Punt (+4.71 EPA)
Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Chase Sowell for a touchdown (3 yards) (+4.35 EPA)
Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Chase Sowell for 20 yards (4th & 11) (+4.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

Cincinnati Bearcats controlled the final (38–30) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) — 214.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Cincinnati at 0.236 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Iowa State Cyclones vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Iowa State Cyclones 30, Cincinnati Bearcats 38 in Week 6 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Iowa State Cyclones vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Cincinnati Bearcats won with a final score of 30–38.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756912.

Who led Iowa State Cyclones vs Cincinnati Bearcats in passing?

Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) led passers with 214.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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