Football: Stats tell the story

Take look at the statistics of Iowa State’s 31-20 victory over Kansas State on Saturday:

2

Interceptions by cornerback Chris Singleton against Kansas State. LaMarcus Hicks was the last Cyclone to have two interceptions in one game (vs. Oklahoma State on Oct. 22, 2005).

3

Kansas State possessions that started inside Iowa State’s 40-yard line (37, 18, 28). The Wildcats punted, scored a touchdown and threw an interception on those possessions, respectively.

4

Number of the top six scoring offenses in NCAA Division I that are on Iowa State’s schedule, including Kansas (second, 46.22 ppg.), Oklahoma (third, 44.22 ppg.), Texas Tech (fifth, 42.4 ppg.) and Missouri (sixth, 42 ppg.).

+8

Kansas State had forced eight more turnovers than it committed before Saturday. Iowa State was minus-8 in turnover margin going into the game, but forced three turnovers and committed just one.

11

Points, the largest margin of victory since Nov. 12, 2005. Iowa State beat Colorado in that game, 30-16.

29

Points scored by Iowa State in the first quarter through nine games. The Cyclones scored 14 points in the first quarter and 21 in the first half on Saturday – both season bests.

38.3

Average number of Iowa State rushes per game this season, excluding sacks, bad snaps and team rushes. The Cyclones averaged 30 rushes per game last season.

75

Yards receiving by running back Alexander Robinson on Saturday. Fullback Ryan Kock led all ISU backs with 82 yards receiving last season.

91

Yards receiving by wide receiver Todd Blythe on Saturday on 51-yard and 40-yard receptions – the two biggest offensive plays for Iowa State this year.