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Iowa State at Texas Tech
Oct 10, 2015 • Completed
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Iowa State
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Final Score
31 - 66

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56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Texas Tech routs Iowa State 66-31
Texas Tech defeated Iowa State 66-31 in Week 6 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 776-495 edge in total yards, and scoring 6 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Texas Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 66-31. Patrick Mahomes pass complete to Jakeem Grant for 75 yds for a TD, (Clayton Hatfield KICK) came with {'seconds': 48, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Texas Tech the first major swing.
Texas Tech's box score carried the story: 776 total yards, 261 rushing yards, and 515 passing yards. Iowa State finished with 495 total yards, including 315 on the ground and 180 through the air.
Texas Tech converted 11-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Texas Tech led 38-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Patrick Mahomes pass complete to Jakeem Grant for 75 yds for a TD, (Clayton Hatfield KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Patrick Mahomes pass complete to Jakeem Grant for 75 yds for a TD, (Clayton Hatfield KICK) (Texas Tech led 17-7 over Iowa State).
Rushing Touchdown
DeAndre Washington run for 7 yds for a TD, (Clayton Hatfield KICK) (Texas Tech led 10-0 over Iowa State).
Passing Touchdown
Sam B. Richardson pass complete to Quenton Bundrage for 33 yds for a TD, (Cole Netten KICK) (Iowa State led 7-10 over Texas Tech).
Field Goal Good
Clayton Hatfield 24 yd FG GOOD (Texas Tech led 3-0 over Iowa State).
Passing Touchdown
Patrick Mahomes pass complete to Jakeem Grant for 37 yds for a TD, (Clayton Hatfield KICK) (Texas Tech led 38-14 over Iowa State).
Rushing Touchdown
Joshua Thomas run for 1 yd for a TD, (Cole Netten KICK) (Iowa State led 21-38 over Texas Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
66-31
Texas Tech defeated Iowa State.
Total yards
776-495
Texas Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
261
Texas Tech averaged 8.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
515
Texas Tech averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
11-15
Texas Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Iowa State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Texas Tech | Iowa State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 776 | 495 |
| Passing Yards | 515 | 180 |
| Rushing Yards | 261 | 315 |
| First Downs | 33 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-15 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-50 | 4-45 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 39-56 | 15-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 6 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 28:03 | 31:57 |