Iowa State started the year with a win over North Dakota.The Cyclones won a low-scoring affair, but there are signs for optimism on all sides of the ball.Iowa State vs. North Dakota: Score updates, highlights and statsHere's how the game unfolded.Final: Iowa State 21, North Dakota 3ISU coasted through the fourth quarter to clinch its first win of the season.The Cyclones kept North Dakota out of the end zone and were efficient offensively (7.4 yards per play) but lopsided time of possession helped North Dakota keep the game low-scoring.Rocco Becht had 267 passing yards, more than 200 of which went to the tandem of Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins.North Dakota sustains long drive but comes up emptyNorth Dakota has little problem moving the ball between the 20s. But finishing drives has been a different story.A 33-yard field goal missed wide right, capping off a 14-play drive that ate up 5:29. The score remains 21-3 in favor of the Cyclones with 7:04 to play.Rocco Becht adds rushing touchdown to widen leadThat will probably seal it.Rocco Becht ran it in from a couple of yards out to cap a long scoring drive and extend the lead to 21-3. North Dakota has 12:33 to overcome a three-score deficit.Iowa State scoring drive: 12 plays, 96 yards, 6:54End of third quarter: Iowa State 14, North Dakota 3A quiet third quarter ends, and Iowa State maintains its 14-3 lead.Iowa State defense gets another stop Iowa State gets a stop, but a wild punt after a dropped snap ends up working out for North Dakota. The ball bounced and rolled to the Iowa State 4. ISU takes over there with 4:27 left in the third quarter.Iowa State punts after short driveISU's ensuing drive after the turnover didn't go far. The Cyclones punted back to North Dakota, who will take over at its own 12.It's still 14-3 with 8:56 left in the third.Beau Freyler gets Iowa State's first interception of 2024This interception won't get overturned on review, unlike last time.The Iowa State pass rush got to North Dakota QB Simon Romfo as he was releasing the ball, and Freyler had an easy interception downfield as the ball floated to him.Iowa State takes over at its own 39 with 11:06 to go in the third and an 11-point lead.Halftime: Iowa State 14, North Dakota 3North Dakota got into ISU territory on the final drive but came up short after a Kenard Snyder sack.Iowa State holds a 14-3 lead at the break. Rocco Becht is 10-for-14 for 168 yards and two touchdowns. Jaylin Noel was the primary recipient, recording five catches for 121 yards and a score.The main problem for Iowa State: time of possession. North Dakota had a 22:29-7:31 advantage there, and a 41-20 lead in total offensive plays. The Fighting Hawks converted eight third-downs in the first half.Jaylin Noel finds the end zone to extend Iowa State leadIowa State follows up North Dakota's 12-minute drive with a 2-minute drive.Rocco Becht found Jaylin Noel in the end zone for a score. That makes it 14-3 with 0:48 left in the half.Iowa State scoring drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 2:12North Dakota caps long drive with field goalAfter the interception was overturned, North Dakota settled for a short field goal. The kick went through and Iowa State will have 3:00 left to score before halftime.ISU has not touched the ball this entire quarter.North Dakota scoring drive: 23 plays, 88 yards, 12:24North Dakota chews up clock with long driveIowa State's defense couldn't get a timely stop for about 10 minutes, but a Beau Freyler interception may end the long North Dakota drive.The interception is under review, however.End of first quarter: Iowa State 7, North Dakota 0An explosive first drive gave way to a quiet 14 minutes. Iowa State still holds a 7-0 lead, but the game has been much more evenly matched since the Becht-Higgins touchdown.Iowa State punts, pins North Dakota at the 3A pair of incompletions stalled ISU's drive, but a perfect punt was downed at the North Dakota 3-yard line.Iowa State defense stands strong, forces puntIowa State's defense got a key stop on third down in its own territory. North Dakota elected to punt on fourth-and-5 from the ISU 38, and ISU will take over at its own 20 after a touchback.It's still 7-0 with 3:49 to go in the quarterCaleb Bacon injuryCaleb Bacon was helped off the field after an apparent injury. No word yet on his status for the rest of the game.Iowa State drive stalls, Cyclones puntIowa State's second drive was less successful than its first. Tyler Perkins comes on to punt and a fair catch will give North Dakota the ball at its own 23-yard line with 10:02 left in the first quarter.The highlight of drive No. 2: this hurdle from running back Abu Sama.Iowa State defense gets a stopThe Cyclones gave up a first down but didn't budge much.ISU forces a punt and will take over at its own 24, leading 7-0.Iowa State starts with deep ball to Jaylin Noel, touchdown to Jayden HigginsTwo plays, seven points.Iowa State begins the season with a deep ball to Jaylin Noel. One play later, Rocco Becht hit Jayden Higgins in the end zone for a touchdown.It's 7-0 in less than 40 seconds.Iowa State scoring drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:38North Dakota wins coin toss, will kick firstThe Fighting Hawks have elected to kick. Iowa State will receive to start the game.How to watch and stream Iowa State football vs. North DakotaWhen: 2:30 p.m. CT, Saturday, Aug. 31Where: Jack Trice Stadium, AmesTV: Fox Sports 1 (FS1)Livestream: Fox Sports Live (requires cable subscription)Online radio: Cyclone Radio NetworkIowa State fans help vlog's Scott Reister make his gameday predictionIowa State fans made sure to help Scott Reister when he needed to make his pick for today's game. Watch the video below to see the pick.Gameday forecastOur heat wave will be over by Saturday's game. Expect Sunny skies and a high of 84 degrees in Ames.vlog's latest weather forecast.Iowa State vs. North Dakota betting odds: Spread, totalIowa State is a 28.5-point favorite vs. North Dakota, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The total is set at 51.5 points.North Dakota is +2200 on the moneyline, meaning a $10 bet on the Fighting Hawks would net $220 if they pull off the upset.Iowa State football ticketsIowa State has football tickets available in the form of single-game tickets, season tickets, mini-packs and more. You can find more information here.Tickets for the North Dakota game are available on Ticketmaster. As of Wednesday, two tickets together were available for as low as $43 apiece.Iowa State vs. North Dakota series historyIowa State has never played North Dakota, according to the Cyclone record book.North Dakota plays in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, however, and the Cyclones have a mixed record against MVFC teams. Most notably, Iowa State has a long history against an MVFC opponent within the state — Northern Iowa.Iowa State took down UNI, 30-9, in last year's season opener. The Cyclones are 42-7-3 all-time against the MVFC.North Dakota is projected to finish fifth out of 11 teams in the MVFC.2024 Iowa State Cyclones football scheduleIowa State hosts North Dakota to begin the season, followed by the annual Cy-Hawk rivalry in Iowa City before closing the non-conference schedule on Sept. 21 vs. Arkansas State.You can see Iowa State's 2024 football schedule here. Watch college football on vlogCollege football season is here and vlog has 16 straight Saturdays of games between Aug. 31's kickoff and Dec. 14's Army-Navy game, including the Cy-Hawk rivalry on Sept. 7 and the Big Ten Championship on Dec. 7.Our weekly college football coverage includes a new pregame show, "Big College Kickoff" — 10:30 a.m. Saturdays between Aug. 31-Dec. 7. The half-hour program will feature local stories from sports anchor Jeff Dubrof, as well as sports director Scott Reister and sports reporter Shannon Ehrhardt, behind-the-scenes insight and fun looks at fan culture, focusing on NCAA Division I teams in Iowa. You can learn more about the new show here.This year, you'll be able to catch the Cy-Hawk rivalry game on vlog. We'll have a full day of coverage Saturday, Sept. 7, starting with "Big College Kickoff" at 10:30 a.m. followed by our local pregame special at 1:30 p.m. and CBS' State Farm College Football Today at 2. Cy-Hawk kickoff is at 2:30 from Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, followed by CBS' College Football Postgame Show at 6 and our local postgame show at 6:30.
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State started the year with a win over North Dakota.
The Cyclones won a low-scoring affair, but there are signs for optimism on all sides of the ball.
Iowa State vs. North Dakota: Score updates, highlights and stats
Here's how the game unfolded.
Final: Iowa State 21, North Dakota 3
ISU coasted through the fourth quarter to clinch its first win of the season.
The Cyclones kept North Dakota out of the end zone and were efficient offensively (7.4 yards per play) but lopsided time of possession helped North Dakota keep the game low-scoring.
Rocco Becht had 267 passing yards, more than 200 of which went to the tandem of Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins.
North Dakota sustains long drive but comes up empty
North Dakota has little problem moving the ball between the 20s. But finishing drives has been a different story.
A 33-yard field goal missed wide right, capping off a 14-play drive that ate up 5:29. The score remains 21-3 in favor of the Cyclones with 7:04 to play.
Rocco Becht adds rushing touchdown to widen lead
That will probably seal it.
Rocco Becht ran it in from a couple of yards out to cap a long scoring drive and extend the lead to 21-3. North Dakota has 12:33 to overcome a three-score deficit.
Iowa State scoring drive: 12 plays, 96 yards, 6:54
End of third quarter: Iowa State 14, North Dakota 3
A quiet third quarter ends, and Iowa State maintains its 14-3 lead.
Iowa State defense gets another stop
Iowa State gets a stop, but a wild punt after a dropped snap ends up working out for North Dakota. The ball bounced and rolled to the Iowa State 4. ISU takes over there with 4:27 left in the third quarter.
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Iowa State punts after short drive
ISU's ensuing drive after the turnover didn't go far. The Cyclones punted back to North Dakota, who will take over at its own 12.
It's still 14-3 with 8:56 left in the third.
Beau Freyler gets Iowa State's first interception of 2024
This interception won't get overturned on review, unlike last time.
The Iowa State pass rush got to North Dakota QB Simon Romfo as he was releasing the ball, and Freyler had an easy interception downfield as the ball floated to him.
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Iowa State takes over at its own 39 with 11:06 to go in the third and an 11-point lead.
Halftime: Iowa State 14, North Dakota 3
North Dakota got into ISU territory on the final drive but came up short after a Kenard Snyder sack.
Iowa State holds a 14-3 lead at the break. Rocco Becht is 10-for-14 for 168 yards and two touchdowns. Jaylin Noel was the primary recipient, recording five catches for 121 yards and a score.
The main problem for Iowa State: time of possession. North Dakota had a 22:29-7:31 advantage there, and a 41-20 lead in total offensive plays. The Fighting Hawks converted eight third-downs in the first half.
Jaylin Noel finds the end zone to extend Iowa State lead
Iowa State follows up North Dakota's 12-minute drive with a 2-minute drive.
Rocco Becht found Jaylin Noel in the end zone for a score. That makes it 14-3 with 0:48 left in the half.
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Iowa State scoring drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 2:12
North Dakota caps long drive with field goal
After the interception was overturned, North Dakota settled for a short field goal. The kick went through and Iowa State will have 3:00 left to score before halftime.
ISU has not touched the ball this entire quarter.
North Dakota scoring drive: 23 plays, 88 yards, 12:24
North Dakota chews up clock with long drive
Iowa State's defense couldn't get a timely stop for about 10 minutes, but a Beau Freyler interception may end the long North Dakota drive.
The interception is under review, however.
End of first quarter: Iowa State 7, North Dakota 0
An explosive first drive gave way to a quiet 14 minutes. Iowa State still holds a 7-0 lead, but the game has been much more evenly matched since the Becht-Higgins touchdown.
Iowa State punts, pins North Dakota at the 3
A pair of incompletions stalled ISU's drive, but a perfect punt was downed at the North Dakota 3-yard line.
Iowa State defense stands strong, forces punt
Iowa State's defense got a key stop on third down in its own territory. North Dakota elected to punt on fourth-and-5 from the ISU 38, and ISU will take over at its own 20 after a touchback.
It's still 7-0 with 3:49 to go in the quarter
Caleb Bacon injury
Caleb Bacon was helped off the field after an apparent injury. No word yet on his status for the rest of the game.
Iowa State drive stalls, Cyclones punt
Iowa State's second drive was less successful than its first. Tyler Perkins comes on to punt and a fair catch will give North Dakota the ball at its own 23-yard line with 10:02 left in the first quarter.
The highlight of drive No. 2: this hurdle from running back Abu Sama.
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Iowa State defense gets a stop
The Cyclones gave up a first down but didn't budge much.
ISU forces a punt and will take over at its own 24, leading 7-0.
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Iowa State starts with deep ball to Jaylin Noel, touchdown to Jayden Higgins
Two plays, seven points.
Iowa State begins the season with a deep ball to Jaylin Noel. One play later, Rocco Becht hit Jayden Higgins in the end zone for a touchdown.
It's 7-0 in less than 40 seconds.
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Iowa State scoring drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:38
North Dakota wins coin toss, will kick first
The Fighting Hawks have elected to kick. Iowa State will receive to start the game.
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How to watch and stream Iowa State football vs. North Dakota
When: 2:30 p.m. CT, Saturday, Aug. 31
Where: Jack Trice Stadium, Ames
TV: Fox Sports 1 (FS1)
Livestream: (requires cable subscription)
Online radio:
Iowa State fans help vlog's Scott Reister make his gameday prediction
Iowa State fans made sure to help Scott Reister when he needed to make his pick for today's game. Watch the video below to see the pick.
Gameday forecast
Our heat wave will be over by Saturday's game. Expect Sunny skies and a high of 84 degrees in Ames.
vlog's latest weather forecast.
Iowa State vs. North Dakota betting odds: Spread, total
Iowa State is a 28.5-point favorite vs. North Dakota, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The total is set at 51.5 points.
North Dakota is +2200 on the moneyline, meaning a $10 bet on the Fighting Hawks would net $220 if they pull off the upset.
Iowa State football tickets
Iowa State has football tickets available in the form of single-game tickets, season tickets, mini-packs and more. You can .
Tickets for the North Dakota game . As of Wednesday, two tickets together were available for as low as $43 apiece.
Iowa State vs. North Dakota series history
Iowa State has never played North Dakota, .
North Dakota plays in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, however, and the Cyclones have a mixed record against MVFC teams. Most notably, Iowa State has a long history against an MVFC opponent within the state — Northern Iowa.
Iowa State took down UNI, 30-9, in last year's season opener. The Cyclones are 42-7-3 all-time against the MVFC.
out of 11 teams in the MVFC.
2024 Iowa State Cyclones football schedule
Iowa State hosts North Dakota to begin the season, followed by the annual Cy-Hawk rivalry in Iowa City before closing the non-conference schedule on Sept. 21 vs. Arkansas State.
You can see Iowa State's 2024 football schedule here.
College football season is here and vlog has 16 straight Saturdays of games between Aug. 31's kickoff and Dec. 14's Army-Navy game, including the Cy-Hawk rivalry on Sept. 7 and the Big Ten Championship on Dec. 7.
Our weekly college football coverage includes a new pregame show, "Big College Kickoff" — 10:30 a.m. Saturdays between Aug. 31-Dec. 7. The half-hour program will feature local stories from sports anchor Jeff Dubrof, as well as sports director Scott Reister and sports reporter Shannon Ehrhardt, behind-the-scenes insight and fun looks at fan culture, focusing on NCAA Division I teams in Iowa.
You can learn more about the new show here.
This year, you'll be able to catch the Cy-Hawk rivalry game on vlog. We'll have a full day of coverage Saturday, Sept. 7, starting with "Big College Kickoff" at 10:30 a.m. followed by our local pregame special at 1:30 p.m. and CBS' State Farm College Football Today at 2. Cy-Hawk kickoff is at 2:30 from Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, followed by CBS' College Football Postgame Show at 6 and our local postgame show at 6:30.
