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TCU at Iowa State
Oct 8, 2023 • Completed
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TCU
Big 12

Final Score
14 - 27

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Game Conditions
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Iowa State beats TCU 27-14
Iowa State defeated TCU 27-14 in Week 6 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 353-398 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa State set the terms early in a game that finished 27-14. Eli Sanders run for 4 yds for a TD (Chase Contreraz KICK) came with {'seconds': 23, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Iowa State the first major swing.
Iowa State's box score carried the story: 353 total yards, 215 rushing yards, and 138 passing yards. TCU finished with 398 total yards, including 185 on the ground and 213 through the air.
Iowa State converted 5-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-4, Iowa State led 10-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Abu Sama III run for 55 yds for a TD (Chase Contreraz KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Eli Sanders run for 4 yds for a TD (Chase Contreraz KICK) (Iowa State led 7-0 over TCU).
Passing Touchdown
Chandler Morris pass complete to Savion Williams for 6 yds for a TD (Griffin Kell KICK) (TCU led 7-7 over Iowa State).
Field Goal Good
Chase Contreraz 26 yd FG GOOD (Iowa State led 10-7 over TCU).
Rushing Touchdown
Abu Sama III run for 55 yds for a TD (Chase Contreraz KICK) (Iowa State led 17-7 over TCU).
Passing Touchdown
Rocco Becht pass complete to Easton Dean for 1 yd for a TD (Chase Contreraz KICK) (Iowa State led 24-7 over TCU).
Field Goal Good
Chase Contreraz 21 yd FG GOOD (Iowa State led 27-7 over TCU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-14
Iowa State defeated TCU.
Total yards
353-398
Iowa State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
215
Iowa State averaged 5.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
138
Iowa State averaged 4.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-15
Iowa State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-14
TCU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa State | TCU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 353 | 398 |
| Passing Yards | 138 | 213 |
| Rushing Yards | 215 | 185 |
| First Downs | 16 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 7-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-15 | 6-52 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-28 | 21-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 32:18 | 27:42 |