Cyclones' Defensive Dance Falls Short Against Sun Devils in Ames

The Iowa State Cyclones faced off against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Jack Trice Stadium, resulting in a 24-19 defeat for the home team. This outcome brought the Cyclones to a 5-4 record, while the Sun Devils improved to 6-3.

First Quarter

The game began with both teams exchanging field goals, setting an early tone of defensive resilience. Iowa State's kicker Kyle Konrardy contributed with a successful attempt from 35 yards out. The first quarter ended evenly matched at 3-3.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Arizona State took advantage of their offensive opportunities, scoring two touchdowns and adding another field goal. The Clones responded with a touchdown pass from Rocco Becht to Benjamin Brahmer and another field goal by Konrardy. Despite these efforts, they trailed by one point at halftime.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw Arizona State extend their lead with another touchdown drive. Iowa State managed only a single field goal during this period as they struggled to convert on third downs, achieving just 14 percent success rate throughout the game.

Fourth Quarter

Both defenses tightened up in the fourth quarter as neither team managed to score any points. Notably, Marcus Neal Jr.'s interception highlighted Iowa State's defensive efforts but was not enough to turn the tide in their favor.

Iowa State Cyclones post-match stats revealed key performances such as Carson Hansen's impressive rushing total of 113 yards and Kooper Ebel leading tackles with nine combined stops. However, penalties proved costly for ISU Cyclones as they accumulated seven infractions totaling 56 yards.

Looking ahead, fans can catch Iowa State Cyclones' next matchup against TCU Horned Frogs on November 8th at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth; kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM EDT and will be broadcasted on FOX.

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