Iowa State Cyclones vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2025 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Iowa State Cyclones 24–17 in Week 7, 2025. Final score: Iowa State Cyclones 17, Colorado Buffaloes 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa State Cyclones	0	9	6	0	17
Colorado Buffaloes	6	0	12	3	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kaidon Salter (Colorado) — 227.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +5.61 EPA
• Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 247.0 yds · -0.37 EPA/play -12.15 EPA

Rushing

• Abu Sama III (Iowa State) — 169.0 yds · 2 TD +0.22 EPA
• Dallan Hayden (Colorado) — 48.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• Micah Welch (Colorado) — 27.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA

Receiving

• Joseph Williams (Colorado) — 7 rec · 100.0 yds +0.80 EPA
• Benjamin Brahmer (Iowa State) — 4 rec · 52.0 yds +0.30 EPA
• Gabe Burkle (Iowa State) — 3 rec · 42.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kaidon Salter	Colorado	25	60.0%	227	2	+0.23	+5.61
Rocco Becht	Iowa State	33	51.5%	247	0	-0.37	-12.15

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Iowa State	Colorado
Plays	69	64
EPA / play	-0.141	+0.005
Total EPA	-9.73	+0.33
Success rate	47.8%	31.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.368	+0.225
Rush EPA / play	+0.067	-0.136
Yards	475	357

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa State	8	49	+0.38	Punt
Q1	Colorado	3	7	-1.42	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	3	9	-1.71	Punt
Q1	Colorado	3	9	-0.95	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	3	13	-0.99	Punt
Q1	Colorado	12	67	+3.81	Rush TD
Q2	Iowa State	6	32	-0.93	Punt
Q2	Colorado	3	5	-2.14	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	7	60	+1.14	Field goal
Q2	Colorado	4	33	-0.64	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	3	3	-1.22	Punt
Q2	Colorado	3	8	-1.62	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	10	96	+6.68	Rush TD
Q2	Colorado	4	94	+5.12	Pass TD
Q3	Iowa State	9	75	+6.40	Rush TD
Q3	Colorado	10	57	+4.79	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass intercepted (-9.03 EPA)
2. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Kaidon Salter pass to Omarion Miller for a touchdown (70 yards) (+6.54 EPA)
3. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass intercepted (-5.03 EPA)
4. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Abu Sama III rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.64 EPA)
5. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht rushes for 19 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.58 EPA)
6. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Eli Green for 21 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.98 EPA)
7. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Penalty (4th & 1) (+2.97 EPA)
8. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Abu Sama III rushes for 36 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (24–17) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Kaidon Salter (Colorado) — 227.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Colorado at 0.005 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 State Cyclones vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Iowa State Cyclones 17, Colorado Buffaloes 24 in Week 7 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Iowa State Cyclones vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 17–24.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756918.

Who led Iowa State Cyclones vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Kaidon Salter (Colorado) led passers with 227.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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