Technically playing 1 second is still part of the game.
Obviously, he wasn't a huge factor in the game, but still played in it. ISU can't control who is able to play or not play for Boise St. I'll still take the win and it'll still help their SOS/RPI.
And I'm just telling you it's not as good as it may look, and ISU need not worry about SOS/RPI, they're not making the tourney. Neither is Iowa.