Tale of the Tape: Final statistical breakdown of Iowa vs. Iowa State
Today marks the 70th total meeting between fierce rivals Iowa and Iowa State. It is the battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy, a prize first introduced back in 1977. The game has been an annual tradition since then, with game sites alternating back and forth between Ames and Iowa City.
Last year, the Cyclones walked into Kinnick Stadium and snapped a six-game losing streak. Interestingly enough, Iowa State’s last three trophy wins have come in Iowa City, all three meetings decided within three points. This is almost always a tough, competitive game, as shown by last year’s 10-7 final.
These two teams and fanbases know each other very well, and place this game at the top of the list every year. This isn’t one of your new manufactured rivalries that have popped up through realignment in recent years. This is the type of intra-state rivalry that dictates whether your season is a success or not. The only thing Iowans love more than corn is the battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy.
This year’s edition, played in Ames, figures to be another good one. Both teams enter 1-0, and are looking to make a statement with conference play looming around the corner. Here is a look at the tale of the tape between the two squads.
Previous Result
Iowa: defeated the Utah State Aggies, 24-14
Iowa State: defeated Northern Iowa, 30-9
Team stats last week
Iowa:
Total offense: 284 yards (196 passing, 88 rushing)
17 first downs
6-of-17 on third downs
Total defense: 329 yards (213 passing, 116 rushing)
19 first downs surrendered
5-of-17 on third downs allowed
Iowa State:
Total offense: 250 yards (118 passing, 134 rushing)
11 first downs
2-of-11 on third down
Total defense: 279 yards (173 passing, 108 rushing)
19 first downs surrendered
3-of-15 on third downs allowed
Quarterback
Cade McNamara, Iowa: 30 passing attempts, 17 completions, 56.7 completion percentage, 191 yards, two touchdowns, zero interceptions, 132.1 rating
Rocco Becht, Iowa State: 13 passing attempts, 10 completions, 76.9 completion percentage, 113 yards, two touchdowns, zero interceptions, 200.7 rating
Running Backs
Kaleb Johnson, Iowa: 19 attempts, 63 yards, 3.3 yards per carry, one touchdown
Leshon Williams, Iowa: six attempts, 16 yards, 2.7 yards per carry
Cartevious Norton, Iowa State: 11 attempts, 49 yards, 4.5 yards per carry
Abu Sama, Iowa State: six attempts, 40 yards, 6.7 yards per carry
Receiving Leaders
Luke Lachey, Iowa: seven catches, 73 yards, 10.4 yards per reception
Seth Anderson, Iowa: two catches, 41 yards, 20.5 yards per reception, one touchdown
Nico Ragaini, Iowa: two catches, 36 yards, 18 yards per reception
Benjamin Brahmer, Iowa State: one catch, 36 yards, one touchdown
Tyler Moore, Iowa State: two catches, 19 yards, 9.5 yards per reception, one touchdown
Easton Dean, Iowa State: three catches, 21 yards, seven yards per reception
Defensive Leaders
Jay Higgins, Iowa: 11 solo tackles, 16 total tackles, two passes defended
Cooper DeJean, Iowa: four solo tackles, seven total tackles
Sebastian Castro, Iowa: three solo tackles, five total tackles, two tackles for loss
Deontae Craig, Iowa: one solo and total tackle, one sack, one pass defended
Myles Purchase, Iowa State: six solo tackles, seven total tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, one pass defended
Jeremiah Cooper, Iowa State: four total tackles, two interceptions, one touchdown
Caleb Bacon, Iowa State: three solo tackles, five total tackles, two sacks
Tyler Onyedim, Iowa State: two solo tackles, seven total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss
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