Iowa State was unable to hold a fourth-quarter lead against the Toledo Rockets on Saturday. The Cyclones had their chances, however, and still had a number of good statistics come out of the game. Here is a breakdown, by the numbers, of Iowa State’s 36-35 loss.

5:25

Running back J.J. Bass ran for a 1-yard touchdown on fourth down to give Iowa State a 35-24 lead with 5:25 left in the game. Toledo then scored on a kickoff return for a touchdown and the recovery of a bad punt snap to win the game, 36-35.

188

Number of yards given up on six kickoff returns, including an 82-yard return for a touchdown by Toledo running back Jalen Parmele. Iowa State ranks 114th out of 119 Div. I teams in kickoff return defense.

134

Number of rushing yards for Bass. The junior college transfer took 34 carries in the game, the most for a tailback since the late Ennis Haywood in 2001. He scored twice and fumbled once. He is 40th out of Div. I rushers in yards per game.

10:33

The ISU offense held onto the ball for 35:13 in Saturday’s game, while the Toledo offense was on the field for 24:40, a difference of 10:33.

5

Touchdowns scored by Iowa State against Toledo. The Cyclones had scored four through the first three games.

251

Passing yards for Bret Meyer. The senior, who is the most experienced quarterback in Div. I football, had his best stats this season, passing for 251 yards and three touchdowns on 24-of-33 passing.