Ames, IA – Iowa State’s defense showed up in full force Saturday in a 41-16 victory over the Longhorns. The Cyclones battled through the turnover bug all throughout the game, but big plays were the real story, with 4 of the Cyclones’ touchdowns coming from 25 yards out or more

David Montgomery led the way with 191 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. Purdy had a good game himself for the Cyclones with 226 passing yards, going 19/25 with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.

Dick Nutter commented, “You know, I think we played really well this week. It wasn’t pretty at times, but the big plays are what you want, it puts a little less stress on us. Going into Oklahoma next week, we’re going to have to clean up the turnovers or it’s going to kill us. That’s going to be the focus in practice this week, ball security. I can’t complain too much though, the defense played really well this week and we’re one step closer to one of our goals, a conference championship. One game at a time.”

Next week Iowa State will travel to Norman, Oklahoma to take on the Sooners. Last season the Cyclones defeated Oklahoma in Ames, 49-35. The #14 Cyclones moved to 2-1 after the victory yesterday.

Box Score

Iowa State

Purdy: 19/25, 226 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs

Montgomery: 191 yards, 4 TDs, 1 fumble

Rose: 1 fumble recovery

Texas

McVinceyoung: 8/16, 94 yards

Porter: 143 yards, 2 TDs, 1 fumble