Iowa State took on Louisiana-Monroe in a non-conference matchup in Ames. The Cyclones’ first 2 possessions resulted in 2 turnovers, 1 interception and 1 fumble. Lousiana-Monroe was unable to capitalize however, and then the flood gates opened for the Cyclones. QB Brock Purdy ran the ball in for the first score of the game. The Cyclone defense then pitched in an interception on the following drive, which Purdy once again ran in for another touchdown. Some more good defense forced a turnover on downs which ISU turned into a quick 73 yard touchdown on a pass from Purdy to Tarique Milton on the first play of the 2nd quarter, to make it 21-0 Cyclones. The Warhawks responded with a TD drive of their own. The Cyclones threw on 2 field goals and the Warhawks added another TD, but missed the extra point attempt, to make the halftime score 27-13 Cyclones. The second half was once again all Cyclones, as they poured it on with 6 TDs, including a defensive TD courtesy of Jack Hummel, and a field goal while allowing just one TD in the 3rd quarter. Final score: ISU 72, ULM 20. Iowa State showed off just how electric there offense could be, and the defense despite giving up 20 points showed that they will be a force to be reckoned with when Big 12 conference play roles around. QB Brock Purdy totaled an incredible 6 TDs on the day, 3 rushing and 3 passing. Next week, ISU opens up conference play with a road game against Baylor.
UNI climbed up to #9 on the recent FCS polls, and took on Idaho State this week. Idaho State was the first on the board with a field goal on there first offensive possession, which would be the only scoring in the 1st quarter. Idaho State got some help with a kick catch interference call, giving the Bengals 15 free yards and great field position from the Panther 31. But the Panther defense held strong, once again only giving up a field goal. Both teams defenses played extremely well in the following possessions. UNI was, however, able to throw on a field goal to make the score 6-3 in favor of Idaho State. To open up the second half, both teams had drives stall at around midfield. UNI forced a quick three and out and then had a short, quick drive capped off by a 1 yard Tyler Hoosman run for the first TD of the day and UNI’s first lead. UNI’s defense then once again stepped up and got interceptions on back to back drives, but Idaho State hung in there only allowing 3 points off the 2 turnovers. Idaho State then had a chance to set up a game tying TD drive, but never made it past the first down marker. A false start and some more great Panther defense wrapped up the game. Final score: UNI 13, Idaho State 6. UNI had three interceptions on the day and also showed that they have one of the toughest defenses in the FCS. Next week, they head to Weber State to wrap up non-conference.
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