Iowa State Cyclones 26–28 Washington State Cougars: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2018

Quick answer

Washington State Cougars defeated Iowa State Cyclones 28–26 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Iowa State Cyclones 26, Washington State Cougars 28.

Game summary

Washington State Cougars edged Iowa State Cyclones 28–26 in Week 1 of the 2018 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Brock Purdy (66) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.20 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: David Montgomery — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Hakeem Butler — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa State Cyclones	0	9	9	6	26
Washington State Cougars	6	12	0	6	28

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ISUIowa State Cyclones

+3OPP 33

WSUWashington State Cougars

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WSU
Q1TD
RBRenard Bell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Renard Bell 22 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Blake Mazza Kick)
ISU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
3-6
Connor Assalley 50 Yd Field Goal
WSU
Q2TD
DPDezmon Patmon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Dezmon Patmon 9 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Blake Mazza Kick)
ISU
Q2TD
BPBrock Purdy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Brock Purdy 9 Yd Run (Connor Assalley Kick)
WSU
Q2TD
GMGardner Minshew
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Gardner Minshew 7 Yd Run (Blake Mazza Kick)
ISU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-18
Connor Assalley 23 Yd Field Goal
ISU
Q3TD
DMDavid Montgomery
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
David Montgomery 8 Yd Run (Connor Assalley Kick)
ISU
Q4TD
BPBrock Purdy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Brock Purdy run for 1 yd for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )
WSU
Q4TD
MBMax Borghi
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Max Borghi run for 10 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brock Purdy (66) — 0.0 yds · +0.20 EPA/play +5.69 EPA
Gardner Minshew (265) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.32 EPA

Rushing

David Montgomery (66) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
Brock Purdy (66) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +1.14 EPA
Max Borghi (265) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.08 EPA

Receiving

Hakeem Butler (66) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +1.01 EPA
Max Borghi (265) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.48 EPA
James Williams (265) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.53 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brock Purdy	66	28	64.3%	0	0	+0.20	+5.69
Gardner Minshew	265	48	70.8%	0	2	-0.01	-0.32

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ISU	WSU
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	EPA	Result
Q1	66	1	+1.23	Ended
Q1	265	5	-1.99	Punt
Q1	66	6	-0.59	Punt
Q1	265	1	+3.70	Pass TD
Q1	265	2	-1.78	Ended
Q1	66	8	-1.35	Interception
Q1	265	3	-2.70	Punt
Q1	66	2	-4.73	Interception
Q1	265	3	-3.22	Fumble
Q2	66	4	+1.04	Field goal
Q2	265	8	+3.39	Pass TD
Q2	66	1	+2.68	Rush TD
Q2	66	3	+4.09	Ended
Q2	265	1	+1.98	Rush TD
Q2	265	11	+1.11	Ended
Q2	66	7	-0.69	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · IOWA ST Penalty, False Start (Bryce Meeker) to the WshSt 8 (-7.61 EPA)
Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · David Montgomery run for 6 yds to the IowSt 30 David Montgomery fumbled, forced by Peyton Pelluer, recovered by WshSt Peyton Pelluer (-4.76 EPA)
Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Brock Purdy pass complete to David Montgomery for 53 yds to the WshSt 1 for a 1ST down (+4.62 EPA)
Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Gardner Minshew pass complete to James Williams for 19 yds James Williams fumbled, forced by Brian Peavy, recovered by IowSt Brian Peavy (-4.49 EPA)
Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Brock Purdy pass intercepted Jalen Thompson return for no gain to the WshSt 40 (-4.18 EPA)
Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Renard Bell 22 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Blake Mazza Kick) (+3.7 EPA)
Q2 · Washington State Cougars · Dezmon Patmon 9 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Blake Mazza Kick) (+3.6 EPA)
Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Purdy, Brock pass incomplete to Eaton, Matthew, PENALTY WASHST pass interference (Thompson, Jalen) 15 yards to the IOWAST17, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN IOWAST. (+3.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

Washington State Cougars controlled the final (28–26) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Brock Purdy (66) — yds.
EPA edge: ISU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Iowa State Cyclones vs Washington State Cougars?

Iowa State Cyclones 26, Washington State Cougars 28 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Iowa State Cyclones vs Washington State Cougars?

Washington State Cougars won with a final score of 26–28.

Where can I find the Iowa State Cyclones vs Washington State Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401032075.

Who led Iowa State Cyclones vs Washington State Cougars in passing?

Brock Purdy (66) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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