Warren Sets ISU Freshman Record In Win

AMES, Iowa – Redshirt freshman Mike Warren broke Iowa State's rookie rushing record with 175 yards on the ground as the Cyclones beat Kansas, 38-13, Saturday afternoon at Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa State improves to 2-2 overall and 1-0 in Big 12 play, while Kansas remains winless at 0-4 overall and 0-1 in league action.

Warren's rushing record came on 18 attempts for an average of 9.7 yards per carry, including a 62-yard dash for his first career TD in the third quarter. The Lawton, Oklahoma, native, broke Michael Wagner's old record of 170 yards at Oklahoma State in 2000.

The Cyclones broke open a close game late in the second quarter on a pair of Sam Richardson touchdowns, one through the air and one on the ground, to give ISU a 17-0 lead at the break.

Netten got the scoring started with a 34-yard field goal with 1:54 left in the first quarter before Richardson scored on back-to-back drives late in the second quarter. The Cyclones marched down the field after taking over at their own 38-yard line and Richardson faked the handoff to Joshua Thomas and walked in from four yards out for the first TD of the game.

After the defense forced a Kansas punt, ISU again used a nice drive that resulted in Richardson hitting Allen Lazard on a slant route that covered nine yards for the score to give the Cyclones their biggest halftime lead since the 2013 game against Kansas.

After Warren's long run, Tre' Parmalee put Kansas on the board with a 47-yard catch and run for a touchdown with 5:36 left in the third quarter. The Cyclones struck right back as Richardson connected with D'Vario Montgomery on a 13-yard pass for a score. Warren went on to add a seven-yard touchdown run for his second score of the game.

Keys of the Game
Iowa State's offense outgained the Jayhawk offense, 512-288, including 243-38 on the ground. Richardson hit nine different receivers as the Cyclones used a balanced attack to dismantle the Kansas defense en route to their second win of the season.

On the defensive side of the ball, ISU had five sacks and eight tackles for a loss.

Players of Note...
Warren continued his stellar play in his first season on the field. His record-setting performance also included three receptions. He is averaging 6.9 yards per carry this season.

Richardson connected 27-of-32 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns. The senior signal caller connected with sophomore receiver Allen Lazard for a team-high six receptions for 75 yards. Iowa State has had a different leading receiver in all four games this season.

Another rookie played a major role on the defensive side of the ball. Redshirt freshman Willie Harvey finished with two of Iowa State's five sacks, while Dale Pierson had one sack for the Cyclones. Pierson now has six sacks this season.

Cyclone Quick Hits
*Announced attendance: 55,837.
*Richardson's second quarter rushing touchdown was his first on the ground this season and the seventh of his career.
*Richardson is now in sole possession of second on ISU's career touchdown passing list with 44 scoring strikes.
*Richardson has hit at least seven receivers in every game this season.
*Jhaustin Thomas recorded his first career sack for the Cyclones.
*Warren's 62-yard dash for a touchdown was the Cyclones' longest play from scrimmage this season.
*Lazard has a reception in all 16 games played in his career.
*Montgomery's TD reception was his second this season and fourth of his career.
*Quenton Bundrage eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for career receiving yards, making him the 30th player in school history to achieve that feat.

Next Up
Iowa State travels to Texas Tech next Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on FSN.

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Players Mentioned

Quenton Bundrage

Willie Harvey

Allen Lazard

D'Vario Montgomery

Dale Pierson

Sam Richardson

Jhaustin Thomas

Joshua Thomas

Mike Warren

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