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Iowa State at West Virginia
Nov 28, 2015 • Completed
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Iowa State
Big 12

Final Score
6 - 30

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Game Conditions
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
0.01 in
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Game Story
West Virginia pulls away from Iowa State 30-6
West Virginia defeated Iowa State 30-6 in Week 13 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 415-284 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
West Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 30-6. Skyler Howard pass complete to Shelton Gibson for 60 yds for a TD, (Josh Lambert KICK) came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving West Virginia the first major swing.
West Virginia's box score carried the story: 415 total yards, 213 rushing yards, and 202 passing yards. Iowa State finished with 284 total yards, including 93 on the ground and 191 through the air.
West Virginia converted 7-16 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, West Virginia led 13-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Skyler Howard pass complete to Shelton Gibson for 60 yds for a TD, (Josh Lambert KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Skyler Howard pass complete to Shelton Gibson for 60 yds for a TD, (Josh Lambert KICK) (West Virginia led 7-0 over Iowa State).
Field Goal Good
Josh Lambert 40 yd FG GOOD (West Virginia led 10-3 over Iowa State).
Field Goal Good
Cole Netten 33 yd FG GOOD (Iowa State led 3-7 over West Virginia).
Field Goal Good
Josh Lambert 30 yd FG GOOD (West Virginia led 13-3 over Iowa State).
Field Goal Good
Cole Netten 49 yd FG GOOD (Iowa State led 6-13 over West Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Skyler Howard run for 32 yds for a TD, (Josh Lambert KICK) (West Virginia led 23-6 over Iowa State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-6
West Virginia defeated Iowa State.
Total yards
415-284
West Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
213
West Virginia averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
202
West Virginia averaged 7.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-16
West Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-19
Iowa State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | West Virginia | Iowa State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 415 | 284 |
| Passing Yards | 202 | 191 |
| Rushing Yards | 213 | 93 |
| First Downs | 19 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 6-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-26 | 19-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 27:03 | 32:57 |