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Iowa State Struggles In Big XII Opener

by Lucas Treat (ltreat@kcautv.com)


Ames, IA - Steele Jantz threw for only 73 yards and three interceptions as the Texas Tech Red Raiders moved passed Iowa State, 24-13.

The Cyclones fall to 3-2 overall with an 0-1 conference record. The Texas Tech Red Raiders remain undefeated as they improve to 4-0 with a 1-0 conference record.

Steele Jantz's passing woes wasn't the only constraint for Iowa State on Saturday, the Cyclone defense yielded 395 yards to the Red Raiders -- 331 of them through the air. Jantz completed 10 passes on 20 attempts with one score along with the three interceptions.

The Iowa State running backs were an effective duo as James White ran for 57 yards on nine carries, and Shontrelle Johnson carried the rock nine times for 44 yards.

A.J. Klein's 87 yard interception return for touchdown now gives him four interception returns for his career which ties an NCAA record.