Cincinnati Bearcats at Iowa State Cyclones
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Rocco Becht throws for a score and runs for a score in Iowa State's 34-17 win over Cincinnati
The Cyclones (8-2, 5-2 Big 12) used a second-half push to help overcome the tenacious Bearcats (5-5, 3-4).
Stevo Klotz caught Becht's only touchdown pass, a 26-yarder that gave Iowa State the lead for good at 17-10 with 10:04 left in the third quarter. Klotz, a senior tight end, has two touchdowns in as many games against Cincinnati.
“He was incredible today for us,” Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell said about Klotz.
Becht's rushing touchdown came from a high snap, in which he took it 15 yards to the house to give Iowa State a 27-17 lead with about 4 minutes to play. He finished the game as the leading rusher, as Becht ran for 48 yards on seven attempts.
“Whenever the ball is in my hands, I can make a play with it,” Becht said.
Carson Hansen ran in a 2-yard score for the Cyclones' first touchdown of the game, his team-high ninth touchdown this season, and Abu Sama III capped the scoring with a 27-yard TD run with 1:09 to play.
“To watch our guys (battle) and stick in there and do those things really well was awesome to see,” Campbell said.
Cincinnati's Brendan Sorsby had 66 yards on 11-of-19 passing but led the Bearcats with 141 yards rushing on 14 carries with a 41-yard score. Evan Pryor opened the scoring with a 12-yard touchdown run.
“I think, obviously, we did some good things tonight, but we also did some bad things,” Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield. “You can't make mistakes in the last six minutes against good football teams, so we've got to do better.”
Iowa State: The Cyclones found a way to score on three of their five second-half possessions, which helped end their two-game skid and kept their slim playoff hopes alive.
Iowa State: visits Utah next Saturday.
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- TV Channel: Bearcats at Cyclones 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on FOX.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 9:56 | Evan Pryor 12 Yd Run (Nathan Hawks Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 1:53 | Carson Hansen 2 Yd Run (Kyle Konrardy Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 12:18 | Nathan Hawks 29 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:08 | Kyle Konrardy 37 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:04 | Stevo Klotz 26 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Kyle Konrardy Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 2:53 | Kyle Konrardy 52 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 11:44 | Brendan Sorsby 41 Yd Run (Nathan Hawks Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 4:04 | Rocco Becht 15 Yd Run (Kyle Konrardy Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:09 | Abu Sama III 27 Yd Run (Kyle Konrardy Kick) |
Statistics
 CIN |
 ISU |
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|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 3-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-16 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 3-3 |
| 353 | Total Yards | 386 |
| 66 | Passing | 234 |
| 10/18 | Comp/Att | 24/35 |
| 3.7 | Yards per pass | 6.7 |
| 287 | Rushing | 152 |
| 39 | Rushing Attempts | 34 |
| 7.4 | Yards per rush | 4.5 |
| 13-97 | Penalties | 7-40 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 28:12 | Possession | 31:48 |
Game Information
Location: Ames, IA
Attendance: 52,881 · Capacity:
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