Clemson Tigers vs. Iowa State Cyclones: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Clemson Tigers defeated Iowa State Cyclones 20–13 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Clemson Tigers 20, Iowa State Cyclones 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Clemson Tigers	3	3	6	0	20
Iowa State Cyclones	0	3	9	6	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• TEAM (228) — 0.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -0.13 EPA
• D.J. Uiagalelei (228) — 0.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.56 EPA
• Brock Purdy (66) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -4.10 EPA

Rushing

• Will Shipley (228) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.08 EPA
• Jirehl Brock (66) — 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA
• Kobe Pace (228) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Will Shipley (228) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Jaylin Noel (66) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Dacari Collins (228) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
TEAM	228	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.13	-0.13
D.J. Uiagalelei	228	31	67.7%	0	0	-0.02	-0.56
Brock Purdy	66	35	65.7%	0	1	-0.12	-4.10

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CLEM	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	4	0	+1.65	Ended
Q1	228	7	0	-1.58	Punt
Q1	66	3	0	-2.10	Punt
Q1	228	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	228	14	0	+2.35	Ended
Q2	228	12	0	+1.87	Missed FG
Q2	66	6	0	-0.52	Punt
Q2	228	7	0	+0.15	Field goal
Q2	66	7	0	-0.27	Missed FG
Q2	228	3	0	-2.76	Punt
Q2	66	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	66	6	0	+0.97	Ended
Q3	228	2	0	-0.57	Punt
Q3	66	2	0	-2.22	Field goal
Q3	228	1	0	-6.11	Interception
Q3	66	4	0	-5.21	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · D.J. Uiagalelei pass intercepted Jake Hummel return for no gain to the Clem 28 (-6.11 EPA)
2. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Andrew Mevis punt for 37 yds , Will Brown returns for 1 yd to the Clem 35 CLEMSON Penalty, Face Mask (15 Yards) to the Clem 20 (-6.11 EPA)
3. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Brock Purdy pass intercepted for a TD Mario Goodrich return for 18 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) (-5.88 EPA)
4. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Andrew Mevis 43 yd FG MISSED (-3.08 EPA)
5. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Jirehl Brock run for a loss of 2 yards to the IowSt 32 (-2.49 EPA)
6. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Andrew Mevis 45 yd FG GOOD (+2.42 EPA)
7. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Brock Purdy run for 9 yds to the Clem 18 for a 1ST down (+2.34 EPA)
8. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · Brock Purdy pass complete to Xavier Hutchinson for 34 yds to the Clem 23 for a 1ST down (+2.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Clemson Tigers controlled the final (20–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: TEAM (228) — yds.
• EPA edge: CLEM 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 Clemson Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Clemson Tigers 20, Iowa State Cyclones 13 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Clemson Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Clemson Tigers won with a final score of 20–13.

Where can I find the Clemson Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331227.

Who led Clemson Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones in passing?

TEAM (228) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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