Iowa State vs. Arizona State: Live updates, scores, highlights for Big 12 Championship Game
Championship Saturday starts with the Big 12. Iowa State and Arizona State will square off in the conference title game, hoping to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff.
The Sun Devils came in as the projected conference champion in the 12-team bracket following the penultimate rankings reveal. However, the Cyclones ranked right behind them, and the winner will be one of the five highest-ranked conference champions. Therefore, it will earn a spot in the field.
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Both teams take 10-2 records into the Big 12 Championship. Arizona State ended the regular season on a five-game winning streak while Iowa State won its last three games, so both teams bring some momentum into the matchup at AT&T Stadium.
The Big 12 Championship kicks off Saturday at Noon ET on ABC. The winer will then get ready to learn its matchup in the College Football Playoff.
Final: Arizona State 45, Iowa State 10
12/07/2024 02:27:25 PMArizona State put the finishing touches on its Big 12 Championship victory, sealing the 45-10 win over Iowa State with kneel-downs in the final minutes. The Sun Devils will now get ready for the College Football Playoff and learn who they play during Sunday’s reveal show.
Jaylin Noel catches late touchdown from Rocco Becht
12/07/2024 02:11:52 PMRocco Becht returned to the game after the big hit from Shamari Simmons, and he found Jaylin Noel for a late touchdown with 7:27 to go. Iowa State’s two-point conversion attempt failed, making it a 45-19 Arizona State lead.
Iowa State gets back on the board with field goal
12/07/2024 01:58:13 PMIowa State got its first points of the second half when Kyle Konrardy drilled a 24-yard field goal. Arizona State still held a commanding 45-13 lead with 12:04 left in the game.
Shamari Simmons ejected for targeting
12/07/2024 01:50:29 PMIn the fourth quarter, Arizona State defender Shamari Simmons laid a huge hit on Rocco Becht. The officials then reviewed the play and called targeting. As a result, Simmons was ejected and will miss the first half of the Sun Devils’ College Football Playoff game.
Cam Skattebo adds to monster day with third TD
12/07/2024 01:33:40 PMIt continued to be all Arizona State in the third quarter. Cam Skattebo caught a pass from Sam Leavitt and found the end zone for his third touchdown of the day. The Sun Devils extended their lead to 45-10.
Iowa State turns it over again
12/07/2024 01:31:16 PMArizona State got its third turnover of the third quarter after another Iowa State fumble. Justin Wodtly recovered it after Abu Sama lost control, and the ASU offense returned to the field at the Cyclones 38-yard line.
Xavier Guillory hauls in another one, ASU extends lead
12/07/2024 01:23:40 PMOnce again, Sam Leavitt and Xavier Guillory connected. The Arizona State receiver made a spectacular catch to extend the Sun Devils lead to 38-10 with 6:27 left in the third quarter.
Rocco Becht intercepted
12/07/2024 01:20:42 PMFor the second time in the second half, Arizona State forced a turnover. Rocco Becht threw his first interception of the day, which deflected off an offensive lineman and into the hands of Keith Abney. The Sun Devils took over at the Iowa State 26-yard line.
Sun Devils score again, stay in full control
12/07/2024 01:15:02 PMAfter the turnover, Sam Leavitt connected with Xavier Guillory for the touchdown on 1st and goal. That extended the Arizona State lead to 31-10 with 7:38 left in the third quarter.
Iowa State fumbles to start 2nd half, ASU recovers
12/07/2024 01:07:42 PMAbu Sama was stopped at the line of scrimmage on the first drive of the second half, but fumbled the ball. Arizona State recovered and took over at the Iowa State 43-yard line.
Second half underway
12/07/2024 01:02:20 PMIowa State got the ball to start the second half. The Cyclones will get the ball at their own 25-yard line after the touchback on the kickoff.
End 1H: Arizona State 24, Iowa State 10
12/07/2024 12:36:36 PMCam Skattebo took 10 carries for 140 yards and two touchdowns to propel Arizona State to a 24-10 halftime lead in the Big 12 Championship. Sam Leavitt was also impressive with 147 passing yards to go with 28 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Cam Skattebo, Sam Leavitt lead another TD drive
12/07/2024 12:32:57 PMCam Skattebo added to his impressive first half with a 53-yard run, and Sam Leavitt got Arizona State inside the 5-yard line with a scramble of his own. That set the table for Skattebo’s second touchdown of the day to extend the Sun Devils’ lead to 24-10 with 27 seconds left before halftime.
Iowa State goes three-and-out
12/07/2024 12:28:41 PMFor the first time in the Big 12 Championship, a team went three-and-out. Iowa State failed to get a first down after the Arizona State punt, and the Sun Devils got the ball back with 1:40 to play in the first half.
Arizona State forced to punt for first time
12/07/2024 12:22:48 PMIt looked, once again, like Arizona State was marching toward a score. But some big plays from the Iowa State defense – including a sack on 3rd and 10 – forced the Sun Devils to punt for the first time.
Iowa State misses field goal, still trails by 7
12/07/2024 12:13:42 PMRocco Becht got Iowa State down into Arizona State territory, but had to settle for a field goal attempt. Kyle Konrady’s 46-yard try was wide left, meaning the Sun Devils still held the 17-10 lead.
Arizona State takes lead right back
12/07/2024 12:02:42 PMAfter his big run got Arizona State started, Cam Skattebo scored the touchdown to put Arizona State back out in front, 17-10. He and Sam Leavitt had important runs and evaded Iowa State tacklers as part of the scoring drive.
Cam Skattebo does it again
12/07/2024 11:58:23 AMFor the second time in Saturday’s Big 12 Championship, Cam Skattebo had a highlight-reel play. He rattled off an impressive 47-yard run, breaking multiple tackles, to get Arizona State into Iowa State territory.
Iowa State answers with game-tying FG
12/07/2024 11:56:13 AMAfter Iowa State’s drive stalled in the red zone, Kyle Konrady made the 36-yard field goal to tie things up at 10-10 with 14:05 left in the second quarter. Each team scored on its first two drives of the game.
Arizona State converts to re-take lead
12/07/2024 11:36:08 AMSam Leavitt kept it himself on 3rd and Goal – after a near-disaster play on first down – and found the end zone. That put Arizona State back on top, 10-7, with 2:46 left in the first quarter.
Sun Devils turn 4th-and-1 into big play
12/07/2024 11:31:44 AMAt its own 34-yard line, Arizona State opted to go for it on 4th and 1. Sam Leavitt turned it into a huge play, finding Melquan Stovall for a 63-yard pass to get the Sun Devils down to the 3-yard line. That set up a 1st and goal.
Iowa State responds, takes 7-3 lead
12/07/2024 11:23:01 AMIowa State put together a surgical 11-play, 75-yard touchdown drive after Arizona State’s game-opening field goal. Rocco Becht connected with Carson Hansen for a 3-yard touchdown to put the Cyclones out in front, 7-3.
Arizona State strikes first
12/07/2024 11:13:06 AMCam Skattebo kickstarted the Arizona State offense with a big first play, and the Sun Devils got on the board first. Carston Kieffer’s 32-yard field goal was good as ASU took a 3-0 lead with 11:51 to go in the first quarter.
Kickoff
12/07/2024 11:02:58 AMIowa State won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. Arizona State will receive the opening kickoff. Jace Gilbert’s kick went out the back of the end zone, so the Sun Devils will start with the ball at their own 25-yard line.
Final Big 12 Championship line
12/07/2024 10:43:43 AMIowa State is a 1.5-point favorite over Arizona State in the Big 12 Championship according to FanDuel. The over-under is 50.5