Cyclones Fall To TCU In Big 12 Opener

FORT WORTH, Texas – Iowa State fell at TCU, 41-20, Saturday in the Big 12 opener at Amon G. Carter Stadium. The Cyclones fall to 0-3 (0-1 Big 12), while TCU moves to 2-1(1-0 Big 12) on the season.

The Cyclones cut the Horned Frog lead to 10-7 early in the second quarter on an eight-yard rush, as Joel Lanning bulled through a TCU defender to find pay dirt with 12:18 to play in the second quarter. The momentum looked to be in Iowa State's favor when the Cyclone defense appeared to stuff a TCU rush on 4^th and short. However, after the ball was spotted, TCU was awarded a first down.

The Horned Frogs would take advantage and convert on a one-yard touchdown rush later in the drive. TCU punched in another short touchdown run late in the half to extend its lead to 24-7.

The hosts opened the third stanza with a 75-yard drive that culminated in a 25-yard touchdown pass from Kenny Hill to Kyle Hicks. Iowa State answered with a long drive capped by a 25-yard field goal by Cole Netten to cut the TCU lead to 31-10.

TCU scored twice more to push the lead to 41-10 before Iowa State got back on the board. A screen pass for 41 yards from Lanning to Deshaunte Jones set the Cyclones up with first and goal. Lanning would later punch it in on a one-yard rush.

Netten later booted in a 30-yard field goal with 1:29 to play, cutting the TCU lead to 41-20 on the final scoring play of the game.

Keys of the Game
The TCU offense was productive all game long, amassing 481 yards on a 6.7 yards-per-play clip. Despite having a nearly six-minute advantage in time of possession, the Cyclones were not able to keep pace with the explosive Horned Frog attack.

Players of Note
Trever Ryen provided a spark for the Iowa State offense, posting career highs in catches and receving yards. The junior from Ida Grove, Iowa, hauled in six catches for 58 yards, including a season-long 32-yard catch.

Jay Jones tallied just three tackles, but showed up elsewhere in the box score, registering two pass break-ups, as well as Iowa State's lone quarterback hurry of the game. His two PBU's tie a career-best effort.

Cyclone Quick Hits
*Today marked the first game since Oct. 31, 2015 (vs. Texas) that the Cyclones have not had a turnover.
*Mike Warren rushed for a season-high 95 yards on 23 carries vs. TCU.
*Joel Lanning's 8-yard touchdown run in the second quarter was Iowa State's first rushing touchdown of the season, and the fifth of Lanning's career.
*Allen Lazard extended his school record to 26-consecutive games with a reception.
*Cole Netten's 30-yard field goal in the fourth quarter marked 11 makes in a row for the senior, dating back to 2015. It is tied for the longest streak in school history.

Up Next
Iowa State returns home and will play host to San Jose State on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. on FSN.

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Team Stats

Joel Lanning

Jacob Park

Players Mentioned

Deshaunte Jones

Joel Lanning

Allen Lazard

Cole Netten

Trever Ryen

Mike Warren

Players Mentioned

Deshaunte Jones

Joel Lanning

Allen Lazard

Cole Netten

Trever Ryen

Mike Warren

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