Total Yards
Washington State335
Iowa State515
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Iowa State at Washington State
Dec 29, 2018 • Completed • Neutral Site
VALERO ALAMO BOWL
Season 2018PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Iowa State
Big 12
Final Score
26 - 28
ISWS
Home
Washington State
Pac-12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Washington State299
Iowa State315
Rushing Yards
Washington State36
Iowa State200
Turnovers
Washington State1
Iowa State3
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature51°F
Wind13 mph NE
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Washington State vs Iowa State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Washington State29:08
Iowa State29:44
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Washington State edges Iowa State 28-26
Washington State defeated Iowa State 28-26 in Week 1 of the 2018 postseason slate, finishing with a 335-515 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Washington State set the terms early in a game that finished 28-26. Renard Bell 22 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Blake Mazza Kick) came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Washington State the first major swing.
Washington State's box score carried the story: 335 total yards, 36 rushing yards, and 299 passing yards. Iowa State finished with 515 total yards, including 200 on the ground and 315 through the air.
Washington State converted 4-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Washington State led 21-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Renard Bell 22 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Blake Mazza Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Renard Bell 22 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Blake Mazza Kick) (Washington State led 7-0 over Iowa State).
Rushing Touchdown
Gardner Minshew 7 Yd Run (Blake Mazza Kick) (Washington State led 14-0 over Iowa State).
Rushing Touchdown
Brock Purdy 9 Yd Run (Connor Assalley Kick) (Iowa State led 7-14 over Washington State).
Passing Touchdown
Dezmon Patmon 9 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Blake Mazza Kick) (Washington State led 21-7 over Iowa State).
Field Goal Good
Connor Assalley 50 Yd Field Goal (Iowa State led 10-21 over Washington State).
Field Goal Good
Connor Assalley 23 Yd Field Goal (Iowa State led 20-21 over Washington State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-26
Washington State defeated Iowa State.
Total yards
335-515
Washington State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
36
Washington State averaged 2.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
299
Washington State averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-11
Washington State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-10
Iowa State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Washington State | Iowa State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 335 | 515 |
| Passing Yards | 299 | 315 |
| Rushing Yards | 36 | 200 |
| First Downs | 19 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-11 | 3-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-60 | 10-71 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 35-49 | 18-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 15 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 29:08 | 29:44 |