Total Yards
Iowa644
Middle Tennessee216
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2019)
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Middle Tennessee at Iowa
Sep 28, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 5
Away
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
Final Score
3 - 48
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Iowa
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Iowa293
Middle Tennessee136
Rushing Yards
Iowa351
Middle Tennessee80
Turnovers
Iowa0
Middle Tennessee0
Game Conditions
Temperature63°F
Wind11 mph NE
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Iowa vs Middle Tennessee box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Iowa35:57
Middle Tennessee24:03
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Iowa routs Middle Tennessee 48-3
Iowa defeated Middle Tennessee 48-3 in Week 5 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 644-216 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa set the terms early in a game that finished 48-3. Keith Duncan 49 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Iowa the first major swing.
Iowa's box score carried the story: 644 total yards, 351 rushing yards, and 293 passing yards. Middle Tennessee finished with 216 total yards, including 80 on the ground and 136 through the air.
Iowa converted 10-16 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Iowa led 24-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Keith Duncan 49 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Keith Duncan 49 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 10-0 over Middle Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Nate Stanley pass complete to Brandon Smith for 18 yds for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 17-0 over Middle Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Mekhi Sargent run for 4 yds for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 7-0 over Middle Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Brady Ross run for 1 yd for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 24-0 over Middle Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Keith Duncan 42 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 27-0 over Middle Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Crews Holt 43 yd FG GOOD (Middle Tennessee led 3-27 over Iowa).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-3
Iowa defeated Middle Tennessee.
Total yards
644-216
Iowa held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
351
Iowa averaged 6.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
293
Iowa averaged 10.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-16
Iowa's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Middle Tennessee's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | Middle Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 644 | 216 |
| Passing Yards | 293 | 136 |
| Rushing Yards | 351 | 80 |
| First Downs | 30 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-16 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-20 | 8-72 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-29 | 17-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 35:57 | 24:03 |