Kansas Jayhawks at Iowa State Cyclones
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Rocco Becht throws for 3 TDs and Iowa State snaps 3-game skid against Kansas 38-14
The Cyclones (7-4, 4-4 Big 12) earned their first win against the Jayhawks (5-6, 3-5) since 2021 and came away with their first home victory since Sept. 27 against Arizona.
Carsen Hansen rushed for 99 of his 120 yards in the first half, including a 4-yard score to put Iowa State ahead 14-0 early in the second quarter. Kyle Konrardy added the second-longest field goal of his career from 55-yards out to extend the lead 17-0 with 10:32 remaining before the break.
“(Hansen) has that physical ability to fall forward every time he runs the football," Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said. “He plays like that, and keeps that consistency all the time.”
The teams combined for four straight touchdown drives in the third quarter, with Iowa State leading 31-14 entering the fourth.
“Getting into a rhythm is beautiful,” Eskildsen said. “It’s huge momentum, you get the crowd into it and it’s just (big) having things like that.”
Aiden Flora capped the scoring with 1:07 left in the fourth with his first rushing touchdown of the season for the Cyclones.
“Execution today is the biggest word,” Becht said. “We had a confidence in one another knowing that everything was clicking and everyone was doing their jobs.”
Jalon Daniels was 13-of-23 passing for 154 yards and an interception for Kansas. Boden Groen had five catches for 76 yards, including a 21-yard touchdown from backup quarterback Cole Ballard.
“We've got to coach it better,” Kansas coach Lance Leipold said. “We've got to continue to find ways to execute.”
Kansas is in danger of missing out on bowl eligibility for the second straight season under Leipold.
Kansas returns home for a game against Utah on Saturday.
How To Watch
How can I watch Kansas Jayhawks vs. Iowa State Cyclones?
- TV Channel: Jayhawks at Cyclones 2021 College Football, week 13, is broadcasted on FS1.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 8:23 | Brett Eskildsen 9 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Kyle Konrardy Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:56 | Carson Hansen 4 Yd Run (Kyle Konrardy Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 6:43 | Kyle Konrardy 55 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 13:06 | Leshon Williams 4 Yd Run (Laith Marjan Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:52 | Brett Eskildsen 20 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Kyle Konrardy Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:35 | Boden Groen 21 Yd pass from Cole Ballard (Laith Marjan Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 2:18 | Benjamin Brahmer 12 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Kyle Konrardy Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:07 | Aiden Flora 38 Yd Run (Kyle Konrardy Kick) |
Statistics
 KU |
 ISU |
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|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1st Downs | 25 |
| 5-9 | 3rd down efficiency | 9-16 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 4-5 |
| 323 | Total Yards | 462 |
| 191 | Passing | 241 |
| 16/29 | Comp/Att | 18/23 |
| 6.6 | Yards per pass | 10.5 |
| 132 | Rushing | 221 |
| 21 | Rushing Attempts | 50 |
| 6.3 | Yards per rush | 4.4 |
| 4-25 | Penalties | 3-30 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 20:52 | Possession | 39:08 |
Game Information
Location: Ames, IA
Attendance: 58,275 · Capacity:
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