Kansas vs. Iowa State Short Report

Iowa State

Final

21

Iowa State

Jack Trice Stadium

Ames, IA

Nov 4, 2023

I was there!

Game Recap

The Kansas Jayhawks triumphed over the Iowa State Cyclones with a final score of 28-21. The Jayhawks took the lead early with a rushing touchdown by Devin Neal and maintained their advantage throughout the game. A pivotal moment came in the second quarter when Mello Dotson intercepted a pass and returned it for a 50-yard touchdown.

Iowa State made a strong push in the second half, with rushing touchdowns from Eli Sanders and Rocco Becht, but could not close the gap. An 80-yard touchdown pass from Jason Bean to Lawrence Arnold sealed the victory for Kansas. The game was marked by strategic plays on both sides, showcasing the talents of standout players from each team.

Key Plays:

Devin Neal (Kansas Jayhawks)

Rushed for 6 yards for the game's first touchdown, giving Kansas an early lead

Mello Dotson (Kansas Jayhawks)

Intercepted a pass for a 50-yard touchdown, extending Kansas' lead to 14-0

Chase Contreraz (Iowa State Cyclones)

Kicked a 35-yard field goal to put Iowa State on the board before halftime

Devin Neal (Kansas Jayhawks)

Rushed for a 1-yard touchdown, increasing Kansas' lead to 21-3

Eli Sanders (Iowa State Cyclones)

Rushed for 6 yards and converted a 2-point attempt, narrowing the score to 21-11

Rocco Becht (Iowa State Cyclones)

Rushed for 2 yards for a touchdown, bringing Iowa State closer at 21-18

Lawrence Arnold (Kansas Jayhawks)

Capped an 80-yard touchdown reception from Jason Bean, securing Kansas' win

Chase Contreraz (Iowa State Cyclones)

Kicked a 29-yard field goal to bring Iowa State to 21 points

Standout Players:

Devin Neal (Kansas Jayhawks, RB)
Rushed for 57 yards on 21 attempts with 2 touchdowns, contributing significantly to Kansas' victory
Jason Bean (Kansas Jayhawks, QB)
Completed 14 of 23 passes for 287 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown pass, guiding Kansas' offense effectively
Mello Dotson (Kansas Jayhawks, CB)
Crucial interception returned for a 50-yard touchdown, a turning point in the second quarter
Eli Sanders (Iowa State Cyclones, RB)
Rushed for 57 yards on 14 attempts with 1 touchdown and converted a crucial 2-point attempt
Rocco Becht (Iowa State Cyclones, QB)
Threw for 216 yards on 20 completions and scored a rushing touchdown, leading Iowa State's offensive efforts
Chase Contreraz (Iowa State Cyclones, K)
Contributed with two field goals, including a 35-yarder and a 29-yarder, keeping Iowa State within reach

Team

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Kansas Jayhawks

7

28

Iowa State Cyclones

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3

8

10

21

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