Total Yards
Cincinnati478
Iowa State465
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Iowa State at Cincinnati
Oct 4, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 6
Away
Iowa State
Big 12
Final Score
30 - 38
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Passing Yards
Cincinnati214
Iowa State314
Rushing Yards
Cincinnati264
Iowa State151
Turnovers
Cincinnati1
Iowa State0
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature80°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
4.46
Postgame Win Probability
Cincinnati: 100.0%
Iowa State: 0.0%
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Box Score Comparison
Cincinnati vs Iowa State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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Cincinnati25:04
Iowa State34:56
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Game Story
Cincinnati holds off Iowa State 38-30
Cincinnati defeated Iowa State 38-30 in Week 6 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 478-465 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Cincinnati set the terms early in a game that finished 38-30. Stephen Rusnak 38 yd FG GOOD came with 7:54 left in the first quarter, giving Cincinnati the first major swing.
Cincinnati's box score carried the story: 478 total yards, 264 rushing yards, and 214 passing yards. Iowa State finished with 465 total yards, including 151 on the ground and 314 through the air.
Cincinnati converted 4-11 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Cincinnati led 31-15 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Caleb Goodie for 82 yds for a TD (Stephen Rusnak KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Stephen Rusnak 38 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 10-0 over Iowa State).
Rushing Touchdown
Evan Pryor run for 30 yds for a TD (Stephen Rusnak KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-0 over Iowa State).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Joe Royer for 12 yds for a TD (Stephen Rusnak KICK) (Cincinnati led 17-0 over Iowa State).
Rushing Touchdown
Rocco Becht run for 14 yds for a TD (Chase Smith KICK) (Iowa State led 7-17 over Cincinnati).
Rushing Touchdown
Evan Pryor run for 18 yds for a TD (Stephen Rusnak KICK) (Cincinnati led 24-7 over Iowa State).
Rushing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby run for 20 yds for a TD (Stephen Rusnak KICK) (Cincinnati led 31-7 over Iowa State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-30
Cincinnati defeated Iowa State.
Total yards
478-465
Cincinnati held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
264
Cincinnati averaged 8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
214
Cincinnati averaged 8.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-11
Cincinnati's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-17
Iowa State's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Cincinnati | Iowa State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 478 | 465 |
| Passing Yards | 214 | 314 |
| Rushing Yards | 264 | 151 |
| First Downs | 20 | 29 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-11 | 4-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 4-7 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 13-128 | 8-60 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-25 | 30-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 25:04 | 34:56 |