BYU Cougars vs. Iowa State Cyclones: 2025 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Iowa State Cyclones 41–27 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: BYU Cougars 41, Iowa State Cyclones 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	6	9	9	6	41
Iowa State Cyclones	15	6	3	0	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 75.0 yds · 1 TD · +5.97 EPA/play +5.97 EPA
• 10:34) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier (BYU) — 45.0 yds · +4.82 EPA/play +4.82 EPA
• 14:18) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier (BYU) — 27.0 yds · +4.19 EPA/play +4.19 EPA

Receiving

• #6 E.Green caught at 26 (Iowa State) — 2 rec · 21.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Brett Eskildsen (Iowa State) — 1 rec · 75.0 yds +5.97 EPA
• #2 C.Roberts caught at 33 (BYU) — 1 rec · 45.0 yds +3.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocco Becht	Iowa State	1	100.0%	75	1	+5.97	+5.97
10:34) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier	BYU	1	100.0%	45	0	+4.82	+4.82
14:18) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier	BYU	1	100.0%	27	0	+4.19	+4.19
13:01) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier	BYU	1	100.0%	45	0	+3.62	+3.62
04:49) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier	BYU	1	100.0%	7	0	+2.93	+2.93
14:08) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier	BYU	1	100.0%	14	0	+2.81	+2.81

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	Iowa State
Plays	65	69
EPA / play	+0.207	+0.093
Total EPA	+13.47	+6.39
Success rate	38.5%	50.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.327	-0.015
Rush EPA / play	+0.039	+0.240
Yards	400	565

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa State	1	75	+5.97	Pass TD
Q1	BYU	5	68	+8.21	Rush TD
Q1	Iowa State	10	57	+5.10	Field goal
Q1	BYU	3	7	-2.15	Punt
Q1	Iowa State	9	60	+4.11	Rush TD
Q1	BYU	6	22	-1.67	Punt
Q2	Iowa State	3	67	-6.79	Interception
Q2	BYU	6	42	-0.34	Field goal
Q2	Iowa State	12	80	+5.51	Rush TD
Q2	BYU	10	65	+6.51	Pass TD
Q2	Iowa State	1	-6	-0.81	Ended
Q2	BYU	1	0	-0.83	Ended
Q3	BYU	10	57	+1.32	Field goal
Q3	Iowa State	3	6	-2.95	Punt
Q3	BYU	11	70	+6.65	Rush TD
Q3	Iowa State	3	65	+2.85	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 R.Becht pass intercepted (-8.87 EPA)
2. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rocco Becht pass to Brett Eskildsen for a touchdown (75 yards) (+5.97 EPA)
3. Q2 · BYU Cougars · 10:34) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier pass to #11 P.Kingston caught at 49 for 45 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.82 EPA)
4. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Penalty (1st & 8) (-4.45 EPA)
5. Q3 · BYU Cougars · 14:18) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier pass to #2 C.Roberts caught at 38 for 27 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.19 EPA)
6. Q2 · BYU Cougars · #11 P.Kingston caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (12 yards) (+4.05 EPA)
7. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Rush (1st & 10) (+3.95 EPA)
8. Q1 · BYU Cougars · 13:01) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier pass to #2 C.Roberts caught at 33 for 45 yards (2nd & 6) (+3.62 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (41–27) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Rocco Becht (Iowa State) — 75.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: BYU at 0.207 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 BYU Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones?

BYU Cougars 41, Iowa State Cyclones 27 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 41–27.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756931.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones in passing?

Rocco Becht (Iowa State) led passers with 75.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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