Statistics tell story of 53-point loss to Texas

Luke Plansky

Iowa State lost 56-3 against Texas on Saturday, and face No. 4 Oklahoma this weekend. Here is an indepth breakdown of ISU stats heading into the Oklahoma game.

0 – Wins against top-five teams in 50 tries for the ISU football team. Iowa State is 0-48-2 against top-five teams all-time.

2 – Last Saturday’s 56-3 loss was two points away from being the worst loss ever in Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa State’s worst home loss was 57-3 to Iowa in 1985. Saturday’s loss was the worst defeat since 1997 – a 77-14 loss at Nebraska.

3 – Points by the ISU offense against Texas on Saturday. The last time the Iowa State scored three or less points was Oct. 9, 2004, against Texas A&M (3).

3.29 – Penalties per game average by Iowa State – the best in the nation. Kansas has had one fewer penalty this season (22) but has played one less game.

4 – Number of Iowa State’s final five opponents that are ranked – Oklahoma (4), Missouri (15), Kansas State (25), Colorado (NR) and Kansas (16).

7 – Losses by Iowa State’s final five opponents this season. The Cyclones are 1-6 on the year.

8.71 – Tackles per game average by Alvin Bowen, which ties him for the 69th most per game. Bowen led the nation last season with an average of 12.92.

-10 – Iowa State’s turnover margin this season. The Cyclones have forced 10 turnovers while committing 20.

16.29 – Points per game average by Iowa State – tied for third worst in the nation with Iowa. Only Notre Dame (11.43) and Florida International (7.33) average fewer points.

32.7 – Points per game average for ISU opponents – ranking 93rd out of 119 Div. I teams.

48.43 – Points per game average by Oklahoma – fourth best in the nation behind Hawaii, Kansas and Texas Tech.

71.50 – Opposing quarterback’s completion percentage against Iowa State – the highest (worst) of any Div. I defense.