No. 24 Iowa State barely survives, beats FCS Drake 27-24
David Montgomery ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns and No. 24 Iowa State barely survived a near-upset by non-scholarship FCS school Drake on Saturday, winning 27-24.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Drake Bulldogs
24
Iowa State Cyclones
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRKE | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
| ISU | 7 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Jack Trice Stadium · 56,738 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs San Diego Toreros | L 17-40 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Morehead State Eagles | W 45-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Butler Bulldogs | L 21-33 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Marist Red Foxes | L 22-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Valparaiso Beacons | L 13-21 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:26 24-27
Deshaunte Jones 7 Yd pass from Brock Purdy (Connor Assalley Kick)
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Touchdown 3:37 24-20
Devin Cates 19 Yd pass from Grant Kraemer (Danny Donley Kick)
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Field Goal 11:02 17-20
Danny Donley 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:13 14-20
Brock Purdy 11 Yd Run (Connor Assalley PAT failed)
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Touchdown 9:42 14-14
Tom Pugh 2 Yd pass from Grant Kraemer (Danny Donley Kick)
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Touchdown 14:55 7-14
David Montgomery 1 Yd Run (Connor Assalley Kick)
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Touchdown 6:38 7-7
David Montgomery 7 Yd Run (Connor Assalley Kick)
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Touchdown 9:23 7-0
Zach DeLeon 7 Yd pass from Grant Kraemer (Danny Donley Kick)
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ISU
7 plays, 24 yards, 3:01 · End of Game
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DRKE 3:01
6 plays, 1 yard, 3:03 · Punt
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ISU 6:04
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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DRKE 7:33
4 plays, 18 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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ISU 10:12
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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DRKE 12:25
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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ISU 0:26
10 plays, 67 yards, 3:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:26 24-27
Deshaunte Jones 7 Yd pass from Brock Purdy (Connor Assalley Kick)
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DRKE 3:37
8 plays, 54 yards, 4:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:37 24-20
Devin Cates 19 Yd pass from Grant Kraemer (Danny Donley Kick)
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ISU 7:38
6 plays, 9 yards, 3:19 · Interception
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DRKE 11:02
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:02 17-20
Danny Donley 26 Yd Field Goal
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ISU 13:11
4 plays, -8 yards, 1:42 · Fumble
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DRKE
1 play, -2 yards, 0:11 · End of Half
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ISU 0:11
5 plays, 33 yards, 0:55 · Downs
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DRKE 1:06
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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ISU 2:13
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:13 14-20
Brock Purdy 11 Yd Run (Connor Assalley PAT failed)
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DRKE 4:35
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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ISU 6:08
7 plays, 38 yards, 3:25 · Downs
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DRKE 9:42
10 plays, 83 yards, 5:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:42 14-14
Tom Pugh 2 Yd pass from Grant Kraemer (Danny Donley Kick)
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ISU 14:55
8 plays, 51 yards, 3:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:55 7-14
David Montgomery 1 Yd Run (Connor Assalley Kick)
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DRKE 3:50
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:42 · Interception
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ISU 6:38
5 plays, 54 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:38 7-7
David Montgomery 7 Yd Run (Connor Assalley Kick)
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DRKE 9:23
2 plays, 7 yards, 0:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:23 7-0
Zach DeLeon 7 Yd pass from Grant Kraemer (Danny Donley Kick)
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ISU 10:03
4 plays, -19 yards, 1:46 · Downs
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DRKE 11:49
5 plays, 18 yards, 3:11 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
DRKE
ISU
14
1st Downs
17
6-14
3rd down efficiency
8-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-3
279
Total Yards
273
221
Passing
159
20/29
Comp/Att
17/25
7.6
Yards per pass
6.4
58
Rushing
114
30
Rushing Attempts
42
1.9
Yards per rush
2.7
5-50
Penalties
2-15
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
29:36
Possession
30:24
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