Cade McNamara throws for two touchdowns in his debut as No. 25 Iowa defeats Utah State 24-14
— The play call wasn't designed to help Cade McNamara make a big debut as Iowa's quarterback.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Utah State Aggies
14
Iowa Hawkeyes
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USU | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 |
| IOWA | 14 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
Kinnick Stadium · 69,250 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Colorado State Rams | W 31-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Texas State Bobcats | L 17-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | vs Washington State Cougars | W 17-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Boise State Broncos | L 18-37 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Troy Trojans | W 21-10 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:36 14-24
Terrell Vaughn 16 Yd pass from Cooper Legas (Cooper Legas Pass to Rahsul Faison for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 10:17 6-24
Kaleb Johnson 3 Yd Run (Drew Stevens Kick)
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Field Goal 12:02 6-17
Elliott Nimrod 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:07 3-17
Drew Stevens 20 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:03 3-14
William Testa 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:44 0-14
Erick All 3 Yd pass from Cade McNamara (Drew Stevens Kick)
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Touchdown 14:18 0-7
Seth Anderson 36 Yd pass from Cade McNamara (Drew Stevens Kick)
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IOWA
1 play, -2 yards, 0:03 · End of Game
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USU 0:03
6 plays, 7 yards, 1:05 · Downs
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IOWA 1:08
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:27 · Punt
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USU 1:36
3 plays, 70 yards, 0:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:36 14-24
Terrell Vaughn 16 Yd pass from Cooper Legas (Cooper Legas Pass to Rahsul Faison for Two-Point Conversion)
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IOWA 2:07
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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USU 3:37
8 plays, 50 yards, 3:20 · Downs
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IOWA 6:57
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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USU 8:37
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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IOWA 10:17
10 plays, 68 yards, 4:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:17 6-24
Kaleb Johnson 3 Yd Run (Drew Stevens Kick)
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USU
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:26 · Punt
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IOWA 2:26
6 plays, 29 yards, 3:35 · Punt
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USU 6:01
9 plays, 40 yards, 4:10 · Punt
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IOWA 10:11
5 plays, 12 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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USU 12:02
7 plays, 47 yards, 2:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:02 6-17
Elliott Nimrod 45 Yd Field Goal
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USU
1 play, 4 yards, 0:07 · End of Half
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IOWA 0:07
11 plays, 47 yards, 3:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:07 3-17
Drew Stevens 20 Yd Field Goal
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USU 3:54
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:55 · Interception
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IOWA 4:49
4 plays, 4 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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USU 7:00
6 plays, 21 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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IOWA 8:38
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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USU 11:03
16 plays, 56 yards, 10:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:03 3-14
William Testa 32 Yd Field Goal
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IOWA 2:02
8 plays, 42 yards, 4:46 · Downs
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USU 6:48
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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IOWA 7:44
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:44 0-14
Erick All 3 Yd pass from Cade McNamara (Drew Stevens Kick)
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USU 12:15
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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IOWA 14:18
2 plays, 39 yards, 0:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:18 0-7
Seth Anderson 36 Yd pass from Cade McNamara (Drew Stevens Kick)
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
USU
IOWA
19
1st Downs
17
5-17
3rd down efficiency
6-17
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
329
Total Yards
284
213
Passing
196
32/48
Comp/Att
18/33
4.4
Yards per pass
5.9
116
Rushing
88
24
Rushing Attempts
36
4.8
Yards per rush
2.4
10-91
Penalties
7-50
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
27:48
Possession
32:12
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