Total Yards
Iowa284
Utah State329
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Utah State at Iowa
Sep 2, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
Utah State
Pac-12
Final Score
14 - 24
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Iowa
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Iowa196
Utah State213
Rushing Yards
Iowa88
Utah State116
Turnovers
Iowa0
Utah State1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature85°F
Wind9 mph SW
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Iowa vs Utah State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Iowa32:12
Utah State27:48
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Iowa beats Utah State 24-14
Iowa defeated Utah State 24-14 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 284-329 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa set the terms early in a game that finished 24-14. Cade McNamara pass complete to Erick All for 3 yds for a TD (Drew Stevens KICK) came with {'seconds': 44, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Iowa the first major swing.
Iowa's box score carried the story: 284 total yards, 88 rushing yards, and 196 passing yards. Utah State finished with 329 total yards, including 116 on the ground and 213 through the air.
Iowa converted 6-17 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Iowa led 17-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Cade McNamara pass complete to Seth Anderson for 36 yds for a TD (Drew Stevens KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Cade McNamara pass complete to Erick All for 3 yds for a TD (Drew Stevens KICK) (Iowa led 14-0 over Utah State).
Passing Touchdown
Cade McNamara pass complete to Seth Anderson for 36 yds for a TD (Drew Stevens KICK) (Iowa led 7-0 over Utah State).
Field Goal Good
Drew Stevens 20 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 17-3 over Utah State).
Field Goal Good
William Testa 32 yd FG GOOD (Utah State led 3-14 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Elliott Nimrod 45 yd FG GOOD (Utah State led 6-17 over Iowa).
Passing Touchdown
Cooper Legas pass complete to Terrell Vaughn for 16 yds for a TD (Cooper Legas pass to Rahsul Faison for Two-Point Conversion) (Utah State led 14-24 over Iowa).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-14
Iowa defeated Utah State.
Total yards
284-329
Iowa held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
88
Iowa averaged 2.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
196
Iowa averaged 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-17
Iowa's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Utah State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | Utah State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 284 | 329 |
| Passing Yards | 196 | 213 |
| Rushing Yards | 88 | 116 |
| First Downs | 17 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-50 | 10-91 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-33 | 32-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 32:12 | 27:48 |