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Konrardy’s 54-Yard Field Goal Lifts No. 16 Iowa State Past Iowa, 16-13

The kick capped a 55-yard march to snap the Cyclones’ home Cy-Hawk drought dating to 2011.

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Iowa State kicker Kyle Konrardy (97) celebrates with teammates after kicking a field goal during the second half against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/AP)
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Dec 7, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell stands on the field before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kyle Konrardy delivered the winner from 54 yards for the second straight year against Iowa.
  • Rocco Becht guided a clock-draining drive of about 6½ minutes, completing 4 of 5 passes for 39 yards to set up the kick.
  • Tamatoa McDonough recorded two sacks on Iowa’s final series, forcing a turnover on downs to seal the result.
  • Jeremiah Cooper’s 24-yard interception return set up a short touchdown pass to Benjamin Brahmer, and Konrardy earlier hit from 44 and 27 yards.
  • Becht finished 18 of 27 for 134 yards and a score, while Iowa QB Mark Gronowski went 13 of 24 for 83 yards; Iowa State is 3-0 and visits Arkansas State next as Iowa hosts UMass.