Total Yards
Memphis339
Iowa State346
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Iowa State at Memphis
Dec 30, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Iowa State
Big 12
Final Score
21 - 20
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Memphis
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Memphis286
Iowa State314
Rushing Yards
Memphis53
Iowa State32
Turnovers
Memphis0
Iowa State1
Game Conditions
Temperature41°F
Wind10 mph N
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Memphis vs Iowa State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Memphis22:11
Iowa State37:49
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Iowa State edges Memphis 21-20
Iowa State defeated Memphis 21-20 in Week 1 of the 2017 postseason slate, finishing with a 346-339 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa State set the terms early in a game that finished 21-20. Kyle Kempt pass complete to Hakeem Butler for 52 yds for a TD, (Garrett Owens KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving Iowa State the first major swing.
Iowa State's box score carried the story: 346 total yards, 32 rushing yards, and 314 passing yards. Memphis finished with 339 total yards, including 53 on the ground and 286 through the air.
Iowa State converted 7-17 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Iowa State led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kyle Kempt pass complete to Hakeem Butler for 52 yds for a TD, (Garrett Owens KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kyle Kempt pass complete to Hakeem Butler for 52 yds for a TD, (Garrett Owens KICK) (Iowa State led 7-0 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Anthony Miller for 10 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK) (Memphis led 7-7 over Iowa State).
Rushing Touchdown
Joel Lanning run for 2 yds for a TD, (Garrett Owens KICK) (Iowa State led 14-7 over Memphis).
Field Goal Good
Riley Patterson 34 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 10-14 over Iowa State).
Passing Touchdown
Kyle Kempt pass complete to Allen Lazard for 5 yds for a TD, (Garrett Owens KICK) (Iowa State led 21-17 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Phil Mayhue for 36 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK) (Memphis led 17-14 over Iowa State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-20
Iowa State defeated Memphis.
Total yards
346-339
Iowa State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
32
Iowa State averaged 0.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
314
Iowa State averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-17
Iowa State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Memphis's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Memphis | Iowa State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 339 | 346 |
| Passing Yards | 286 | 314 |
| Rushing Yards | 53 | 32 |
| First Downs | 17 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-34 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-33 | 24-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 22:11 | 37:49 |