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Troy at Iowa
Sep 14, 2024 • Completed
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Troy
Sun Belt

Final Score
21 - 38

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Game Conditions
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Iowa beats Troy 38-21
Iowa defeated Troy 38-21 in Week 3 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 462-253 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa set the terms early in a game that finished 38-21. Matthew Caldwell pass complete to Devonte Ross for 63 yds for a TD (Scott Taylor Renfroe KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 9} left in the quarter 2, giving Troy the first major swing.
Iowa's box score carried the story: 462 total yards, 284 rushing yards, and 178 passing yards. Troy finished with 253 total yards, including 24 on the ground and 229 through the air.
Iowa converted 7-13 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Iowa led 10-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Rhys Dakin punt for 43 yds , Devonte Ross returns for 77 yds for a TD (Scott Taylor Renfroe KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Matthew Caldwell pass complete to Devonte Ross for 63 yds for a TD (Scott Taylor Renfroe KICK) (Troy led 7-7 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Drew Stevens 42 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 10-7 over Troy).
Rushing Touchdown
Kaleb Johnson run for 4 yds for a TD (Drew Stevens KICK) (Iowa led 7-0 over Troy).
Punt
Rhys Dakin punt for 43 yds , Devonte Ross returns for 77 yds for a TD (Scott Taylor Renfroe KICK) (Iowa led 10-14 over Troy).
Passing Touchdown
Tucker Kilcrease pass complete to Devonte Ross for 62 yds for a TD (Scott Taylor Renfroe KICK) (Troy led 21-24 over Iowa).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sullivan pass complete to Addison Ostrenga for 2 yds for a TD (Drew Stevens KICK) (Iowa led 17-14 over Troy).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-21
Iowa defeated Troy.
Total yards
462-253
Iowa held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
284
Iowa averaged 6.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
178
Iowa averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
Iowa's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-12
Troy's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | Troy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 462 | 253 |
| Passing Yards | 178 | 229 |
| Rushing Yards | 284 | 24 |
| First Downs | 25 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 6-39 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-24 | 16-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 21 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 36:19 | 23:41 |