North Dakota State Bison vs. Iowa State Cyclones: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa State Cyclones defeated North Dakota State Bison 34–17 in Week 1, 2009. Final score: North Dakota State Bison 17, Iowa State Cyclones 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Dakota State Bison	0	0	0	0	17
Iowa State Cyclones	0	0	0	0	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Austen Arnaud (66.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +7.49 EPA
• Jerome Tiller (66.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.12 EPA/play +0.24 EPA
• Nick Mertens (2449.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -4.34 EPA

Rushing

• Pat Paschall (2449.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA
• Austen Arnaud (66.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.61 EPA
• Alexander Robinson (66.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.15 EPA

Receiving

• Darius Reynolds (66.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.35 EPA
• Warren Holloway (2449.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA
• Matt Veldman (2449.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.79 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austen Arnaud	66.0	25	8.0%	0	2	+0.30	+7.49
Jerome Tiller	66.0	2	0.0%	0	0	+0.12	+0.24
Nick Mertens	2449.0	30	3.3%	0	1	-0.14	-4.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NDSU	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	66.0	7	0	+1.51	Rush TD
Q1	2449.0	3	0	-1.24	Punt
Q1	66.0	2	0	-1.94	Punt
Q1	2449.0	5	0	-1.20	Punt
Q1	66.0	3	0	-2.26	Punt
Q1	2449.0	4	0	-2.33	Fumble
Q1	66.0	8	0	-1.65	Missed FG
Q2	2449.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	66.0	3	0	+0.55	Ended
Q2	2449.0	4	0	+1.89	Ended
Q2	66.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2449.0	3	0	+0.07	Rush TD
Q2	66.0	6	0	-0.38	Rush TD
Q2	2449.0	3	0	-1.34	Punt
Q2	66.0	3	0	-2.67	Punt
Q2	2449.0	5	0	-1.16	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · 2449.0 · Nick Mertens rush for 2 yards, fumbled, forced by Jesse Smith, recovered by IowSt Josh Raven in the endzone. (-7.44 EPA)
2. Q2 · 66.0 · Austen Arnaud rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by NDkSt Matt Anderson at the IowSt 43. (-5.07 EPA)
3. Q1 · 2449.0 · Pat Paschall rush for 62 yards to the IowSt 18, tackled by Kennard Banks and Leonard Johnson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+5.04 EPA)
4. Q3 · 2449.0 · Nick Mertens pass incomplete to Warren Holloway, broken up by Leonard Johnson. (-4.57 EPA)
5. Q4 · 66.0 · Jeremiah Schwartz rush for 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Scott Stoczynski, recovered by NDkSt Matt Anderson at the NDkSt 23. (-4.39 EPA)
6. Q3 · 2449.0 · Nick Mertens pass intercepted by David Sims at the IowSt 35, returned for no gain to the IowSt 35, tackled by Keith Buckman. (-4.26 EPA)
7. Q2 · 2449.0 · Mike Sigers rush for 42 yards to the IowSt 1, tackled by Michael O'Connell out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+4.05 EPA)
8. Q1 · 66.0 · Austen Arnaud rush for 12 yards to the NDkSt 18, tackled by Daniel Eaves for a 1ST down. (-3.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa State Cyclones controlled the final (34–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Austen Arnaud (66.0) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: NDSU 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 North Dakota State Bison vs Iowa State Cyclones?

North Dakota State Bison 17, Iowa State Cyclones 34 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won North Dakota State Bison vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa State Cyclones won with a final score of 17–34.

Where can I find the North Dakota State Bison vs Iowa State Cyclones box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292460066.

Who led North Dakota State Bison vs Iowa State Cyclones in passing?

Austen Arnaud (66.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Dakota State Bison at Iowa State Cyclones in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.