Kent, Ohio – Attendance 15,808
Alexander Robinson rushed for 143 yards against the Golden Flashes
Paul Rhoads and the Iowa State Cyclones ended the road losing streak with a convincing 34-14 win over Kent State earlier tonight. The Cyclones were led by Austen Arnaud and Alexander Robinson on offense. Arnaud contributed 3 TD’s (2 rushing, 1 passing) and had only one turnover. Robinson rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown.
After giving up an early 44 yard TD pass, the Cyclone defense settled down and made Kent State one dimensional. After giving up 200 + yards on the ground to the previous two opponents ISU held the Golden Flashes to 47 yards on the ground.
Iowa State is now 2-1 on the season and they will face the 2-1 Army Black Knights next week at 6 pm in Ames.
Iowa State – The Good
1. The Iowa State defense held Kent State to 47 yards rushing on 32 attempts, a 1.5 yard average.
2. Offensive Line – no sacks, 42 rushing attempts for 234 yards (5.6 average)
Austen Arnaud had a very solid game against Kent State accounting for 3 TD
3. Austen Arnaud bounced back with a good game going 13-21 for 144 yards a TD and no interceptions and also running for 42 yards and 2 TD
4. The Cyclones caused five turnovers – 4 fumbles and one interception
5. Kick coverage and punt coverage were both very good
6. Grant Mahoney was perfect with 2 FG and 4 XP
7. Michael Brandtner had a very good performance after a rough one last week (46.3 yard average)
8. The linebacker play was very good – Raven, Smith and Garrin all played well
9. Jake Williams and Marquis Hamilton both stepped up at wide receiver – Hamilton caught 3 straight passes on the opening drive and Williams had a great catch on a 22 yard TD pass
10. ISU played alot of reserves in the second half, giving several youngsters much needed playing time with the lights on
11. The quick tempo in the first half worked like a charm – hopefully we will continue this in future games
Iowa State – The Bad
The Cyclone rush defense stepped up big time against Kent State
1. Iowa State led 27-7 at halftime and seemed to let off the gas in the second half….there was an opportunity to make this a blowout and the Cyclones just couldn’t do it
2. The Cyclones are still a little out of rhythm on offense….penalties, fumbles, misreads, etc…..but it seems like they are close to putting it all together
3. Penalties – 8 for 85 yards is way too many – clean it up
4. Four turnovers – Tiller INT in the red zone, Lenz, Arnaud and Schwartz lost fumbles….too many – clean it up
5. Dri Archer burned the Cyclones on a 44 yard TD reception – Fred Garrin was put in a bad mismatch with the speedy Golden Flash freshman
6. Last 8 drives on offense – five 3 and outs, 2 lost fumbles and end of the game – not acceptable
Cyclones Top Performers
Alexander Robinson – 23 rushes, 143 yards, 1 TD
Austen Arnaud – 13-21, 144 yards, 1 TD, 9 rushes, 42 yards, 2 TD
Jake Williams – 4 catches, 51 yards, 1 TD
Christopher Lyle – 7 tackles, 1 sack, 2 TFL, FR, PBU
Josh Raven – 5 tackles, 1 sack, 3 TFL
James Smith – 8 tackles, 1 INT
Grant Mahoney – 2-2 FG (20,37), 4 XP
Michael Brandtner – 46.3 yard average
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