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Konrardy’s 54-Yard Kick Lifts No. 16 Iowa State Over Iowa, 16–13

The win delivered the Cyclones their first home Cy‑Hawk Trophy since 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

  • The decisive field goal came with 1:52 remaining after a 13-play, 55-yard drive that drained about 6½ minutes under quarterback Rocco Becht.
  • Kyle Konrardy also connected from 44 and 27 yards, and Jeremiah Cooper’s 24-yard interception return set up a touchdown to Benjamin Brahmer.
  • Iowa’s final possession ended on downs after Tamatoa McDonough recorded back-to-back sacks of Mark Gronowski.
  • Iowa State moved to 3-0 with a second straight win over the Hawkeyes and its third in four years in the rivalry.
  • Mark Gronowski went 13-of-24 for 83 yards as Iowa fell to 1-1 and heads home to face UMass next.