Total Yards
Iowa231
North Dakota State363
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North Dakota State at Iowa
Sep 17, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 3
Away
North Dakota State
Mountain West
Final Score
23 - 21
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Iowa
Big Ten
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Passing Yards
Iowa197
North Dakota State124
Rushing Yards
Iowa34
North Dakota State239
Turnovers
Iowa1
North Dakota State1
Game Conditions
Temperature73°F
Wind11 mph W
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Iowa vs North Dakota State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Iowa23:20
North Dakota State36:40
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
North Dakota State edges Iowa 23-21
North Dakota State defeated Iowa 23-21 in Week 3 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 363-231 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
North Dakota State set the terms early in a game that finished 23-21. C.J. Beathard pass intercepted for a TD Mj Stumpf return for 21 yds for a TD, (Cam Pedersen KICK) came with {'seconds': 26, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Iowa the first major swing.
North Dakota State's box score carried the story: 363 total yards, 239 rushing yards, and 124 passing yards. Iowa finished with 231 total yards, including 34 on the ground and 197 through the air.
North Dakota State converted 4-13 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, North Dakota State led 7-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Cam Pedersen 37 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
C.J. Beathard pass intercepted for a TD Mj Stumpf return for 21 yds for a TD, (Cam Pedersen KICK) (Iowa led 0-7 over North Dakota State).
Passing Touchdown
C.J. Beathard pass complete to Matt VandeBerg for 14 yds for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 14-7 over North Dakota State).
Passing Touchdown
C.J. Beathard pass complete to Riley McCarron for 30 yds for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 7-7 over North Dakota State).
Rushing Touchdown
King Frazier run for 1 yd for a TD, (Cam Pedersen KICK) (North Dakota State led 14-14 over Iowa).
Passing Touchdown
C.J. Beathard pass complete to Matt VandeBerg for 9 yds for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 21-14 over North Dakota State).
Passing Touchdown
Easton Stick pass complete to Chase Morlock for 7 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (North Dakota State led 20-21 over Iowa).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-21
North Dakota State defeated Iowa.
Total yards
363-231
North Dakota State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
239
North Dakota State averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
124
North Dakota State averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
North Dakota State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Iowa's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | North Dakota State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 231 | 363 |
| Passing Yards | 197 | 124 |
| Rushing Yards | 34 | 239 |
| First Downs | 12 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-16 | 1-15 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-24 | 11-19 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 49 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 23:20 | 36:40 |