TCU Horned Frogs vs. Iowa State Cyclones: 2005 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

TCU Horned Frogs defeated Iowa State Cyclones 27–24 in Week 1, 2005. Final score: TCU Horned Frogs 27, Iowa State Cyclones 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
TCU Horned Frogs	0	0	0	0	27
Iowa State Cyclones	0	0	0	0	24

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Bret Meyer (66.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +1.91 EPA
• Jeff Ballard (2628.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.62 EPA
• TEAM (66.0) — 0.0 yds · -1.36 EPA/play -2.71 EPA

Rushing

• Aaron Brown (2628.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA
• Robert Merrill (2628.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.24 EPA
• Jeff Ballard (2628.0) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Todd Blythe (66.0) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +2.26 EPA
• Cory Rodgers (2628.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.82 EPA
• Walter Bryant (2628.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bret Meyer	66.0	28	10.7%	0	3	+0.07	+1.91
Jeff Ballard	2628.0	29	3.4%	0	1	+0.02	+0.62
TEAM	66.0	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.36	-2.71
TEAM	2628.0	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.43	-2.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TCU	ISU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	2628.0	1	0	-4.12	Interception
Q1	66.0	3	0	-1.58	Punt
Q1	2628.0	6	0	-0.01	Punt
Q1	66.0	5	0	-2.07	Punt
Q1	2628.0	3	0	+1.60	Rush TD
Q1	66.0	1	0	-3.03	Fumble
Q1	66.0	1	0	-1.56	Ended
Q1	2628.0	12	0	+3.83	Rush TD
Q2	66.0	1	0	-1.02	Ended
Q2	2628.0	8	0	+1.08	Field goal
Q2	66.0	3	0	-1.51	Punt
Q2	2628.0	1	0	+6.17	Pass TD
Q2	66.0	6	0	-2.06	Fumble
Q2	2628.0	4	0	-1.69	Punt
Q2	66.0	1	0	-4.45	Interception
Q2	2628.0	2	0	-4.41	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · 2628.0 · Jeff Ballard pass complete to Michael DePriest for 84 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.17 EPA)
2. Q4 · 2628.0 · Robert Merrill rush for 20 yards, fumbled in the endzone, forced by Nik Moser, recovered by IowSt at the IowSt 20. (-5.52 EPA)
3. Q4 · 66.0 · Bret Meyer pass intercepted by Brian Bonner at the TCU 37, returned for a loss of 3 yards to the TCU 34. (-5.37 EPA)
4. Q2 · 66.0 · Bret Meyer pass complete to Todd Blythe for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.29 EPA)
5. Q2 · 66.0 · Bret Meyer pass intercepted by Zarnell Fitch at the TCU 34, returned for a loss of 1 yard to the TCU 33. (-4.45 EPA)
6. Q2 · 66.0 · Bret Meyer rush for 4 yards, fumbled at the TCU 16, recovered by David Roach at the TCU 16. (-4.42 EPA)
7. Q1 · 2628.0 · Jeff Ballard pass intercepted by LaMarcus Hicks at the 50 yard line, returned for no gain to the 50 yard line. (-4.12 EPA)
8. Q2 · 2628.0 · Jeff Ballard pass complete to Brent Hecht for 8 yards, fumbled at the TCU 34, recovered by Nik Moser at the TCU 34. (-3.99 EPA)

Key takeaways

• TCU Horned Frogs controlled the final (27–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Bret Meyer (66.0) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: TCU at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of TCU Horned Frogs vs Iowa State Cyclones?

TCU Horned Frogs 27, Iowa State Cyclones 24 in Week 1 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won TCU Horned Frogs vs Iowa State Cyclones?

TCU Horned Frogs won with a final score of 27–24.

Where can I find the TCU Horned Frogs vs Iowa State Cyclones box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=253650066.

Who led TCU Horned Frogs vs Iowa State Cyclones in passing?

Bret Meyer (66.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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