Total Yards
Iowa State250
Northern Iowa279
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Northern Iowa at Iowa State
Sep 2, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
Northern Iowa
Road profile
Final Score
9 - 30
NIIS
Home
Iowa State
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Iowa State116
Northern Iowa173
Rushing Yards
Iowa State134
Northern Iowa106
Turnovers
Iowa State0
Northern Iowa2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature93°F
Wind13 mph S
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Iowa State vs Northern Iowa box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Iowa State25:36
Northern Iowa34:24
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Iowa State pulls away from Northern Iowa 30-9
Iowa State defeated Northern Iowa 30-9 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 250-279 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa State set the terms early in a game that finished 30-9. Jeremiah Cooper 58 Yd Interception Return (Chase Contreraz Kick) came with {'seconds': 45, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Northern Iowa the first major swing.
Iowa State's box score carried the story: 250 total yards, 134 rushing yards, and 116 passing yards. Northern Iowa finished with 279 total yards, including 106 on the ground and 173 through the air.
Iowa State converted 2-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Iowa State led 23-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chase Contreraz 56 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Jeremiah Cooper 58 Yd Interception Return (Chase Contreraz Kick) (Northern Iowa led 0-7 over Iowa State).
Rushing Touchdown
Rocco Becht run for 1 yd for a TD (Chase Contreraz KICK) (Iowa State led 14-0 over Northern Iowa).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler Moore 14 Yd pass from Rocco Becht ( PAT failed) (Iowa State led 20-0 over Northern Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Chase Contreraz 56 yd FG GOOD (Iowa State led 23-0 over Northern Iowa).
Passing Touchdown
Rocco Becht pass complete to Benjamin Brahmer for 36 yds for a TD (Chase Contreraz KICK) (Iowa State led 30-0 over Northern Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Matthew Cook 31 yd FG GOOD (Northern Iowa led 3-30 over Iowa State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-9
Iowa State defeated Northern Iowa.
Total yards
250-279
Iowa State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
134
Iowa State averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
116
Iowa State averaged 6.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-11
Iowa State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-15
Northern Iowa's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa State | Northern Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 250 | 279 |
| Passing Yards | 116 | 173 |
| Rushing Yards | 134 | 106 |
| First Downs | 10 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-11 | 3-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-81 | 6-52 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-18 | 17-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 25:36 | 34:24 |