The fairy tale-free zone extends into Stats 101 for the No. 5 Oklahoma State-Iowa State football game. Let’s dive in.
ISU-Oklahoma State was close. Let’s break down the five key factors, identified by SB Nation’s Bill Connelly, that tend to decide games, and see who came out on top there.
Explosiveness
The Cyclones held the edge in yards per play. The Cowboys held the edge in explosive plays. We are calling this one a tie.
Efficiency
Both teams had strong success rate figures – north of 50 percent. Oklahoma State was just a little better here.