2008 Iowa State Cyclones Total Defense Split Stats through 01/03/2009
| Split | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Games | 12 | 2096 | 3320 | 809 | 5416 | 6.7 | 451.3 |
| at Home | 6 | 1039 | 1693 | 411 | 2732 | 6.6 | 455.3 |
| on Road | 6 | 1057 | 1627 | 398 | 2684 | 6.7 | 447.3 |
| at Neutral Site | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| on Grass Field | 8 | 1305 | 2089 | 536 | 3394 | 6.3 | 424.3 |
| on Turf Field | 4 | 791 | 1231 | 273 | 2022 | 7.4 | 505.5 |
| vs. Conference | 8 | 1346 | 2616 | 564 | 3962 | 7.0 | 495.3 |
| vs. Non-Conference | 4 | 750 | 704 | 245 | 1454 | 5.9 | 363.5 |
| vs. Winning | 5 | 869 | 1516 | 325 | 2385 | 7.3 | 477.0 |
| vs. Non-Winning | 7 | 1227 | 1804 | 484 | 3031 | 6.3 | 433.0 |
| in Wins | 2 | 423 | 337 | 129 | 760 | 5.9 | 380.0 |
| in Losses | 10 | 1673 | 2983 | 680 | 4656 | 6.8 | 465.6 |
| vs. Ranked (AP) | 2 | 414 | 747 | 130 | 1161 | 8.9 | 580.5 |
| vs. Unranked (AP) | 10 | 1682 | 2573 | 679 | 4255 | 6.3 | 425.5 |
| in August/September | 4 | 750 | 704 | 245 | 1454 | 5.9 | 363.5 |
| in October | 4 | 612 | 1316 | 293 | 1928 | 6.6 | 482.0 |
| in November | 4 | 734 | 1300 | 271 | 2034 | 7.5 | 508.5 |
| in December/January | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |