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Wildcats Fall 42-38 Against Iowa State - Game Recap

Brock Purdy's 337-yard performance through the air was the key in Iowa State's 42-38 win over Kansas State on Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium.

Iowa State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -10.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 41.0.

Brock Purdy completed 20 of 27 pass attempts for 337 yards for the Cyclones in the win.

Alex Barnes rushed for 184 yards for Kansas State, while Dalvin Warmack added 39 yards. Skylar Thompson threw for 183 yards for the Wildcats, while receivers Isaiah Zuber and Dalton Schoen had 65 and 54 yards respectively.

Iowa State outgained Kansas State 493-428 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 22-21 by the Cyclones.

The time of possession battle favored Kansas State as their offense was on the field for 35:18, longer than the 24:42 of their opponents.