Total Yards
Colorado403
Iowa State441
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Iowa State at Colorado
Oct 11, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 7
Away
Iowa State
Big 12
Final Score
17 - 24
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Colorado
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Passing Yards
Colorado255
Iowa State205
Rushing Yards
Colorado148
Iowa State236
Turnovers
Colorado0
Iowa State1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature61°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
5.95
Postgame Win Probability
Colorado: 92.5%
Iowa State: 7.5%
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Colorado30:03
Iowa State29:57
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Game Story
Colorado holds off Iowa State 24-17
Colorado defeated Iowa State 24-17 in Week 7 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 403-441 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Colorado set the terms early in a game that finished 24-17. Micah Welch run for 8 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) came with 0:00 left in the first quarter, giving Colorado the first major swing.
Colorado's box score carried the story: 403 total yards, 148 rushing yards, and 255 passing yards. Iowa State finished with 441 total yards, including 236 on the ground and 205 through the air.
Colorado converted 7-15 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Colorado led 7-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kaidon Salter pass complete to Omarion Miller for 70 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Micah Welch run for 8 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 7-0 over Iowa State).
Field Goal Good
Chase Smith 38 yd FG GOOD (Iowa State led 3-7 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Abu Sama III run for 1 yd for a TD (Chase Smith KICK) (Iowa State led 10-7 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Abu Sama III run for 1 yd for a TD (Chase Smith KICK) (Iowa State led 17-14 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Kaidon Salter pass complete to Joseph Williams for 3 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 21-17 over Iowa State).
Passing Touchdown
Kaidon Salter pass complete to Omarion Miller for 70 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 14-10 over Iowa State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-17
Colorado defeated Iowa State.
Total yards
403-441
Colorado held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
148
Colorado averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
255
Colorado averaged 10.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-15
Colorado's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-12
Iowa State's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | Iowa State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 403 | 441 |
| Passing Yards | 255 | 205 |
| Rushing Yards | 148 | 236 |
| First Downs | 16 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 2-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-43 | 7-59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-25 | 18-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 30:03 | 29:57 |