Total Yards
Kansas432
South Dakota State411
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2012)
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South Dakota State at Kansas
Sep 1, 2012 • Completed
Season 2012RegularWeek 1
Away
South Dakota State
Road profile
Final Score
17 - 31
SDK
Home
Kansas
Big 12
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Kansas169
South Dakota State207
Rushing Yards
Kansas263
South Dakota State204
Turnovers
Kansas2
South Dakota State5
Game Conditions
Temperature86°F
Wind11 mph N
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Kansas vs South Dakota State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kansas32:04
South Dakota State27:56
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Kansas beats South Dakota State 31-17
Kansas finished ahead of South Dakota State 31-17 on Sep 2, 2012. The result came in week 1 of the 2012 season.
Kansas finished ahead of South Dakota State 31-17 on Sep 2, 2012. The result came in week 1 of the 2012 season.
Kansas built the decisive edge with a 14-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Kansas 432; South Dakota State 411. Another key split was passing yards: Kansas 169; South Dakota State 207.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Kansas 432; South Dakota State 411
Passing yards
Kansas 169; South Dakota State 207
Rushing yards
Kansas 263; South Dakota State 204
Turnovers
Kansas 2; South Dakota State 5
First downs
Kansas 22; South Dakota State 18
Possession time
Kansas 32:04; South Dakota State 27:56
Third downs
Kansas 5-17; South Dakota State 3-14
Completions-attempts
Kansas 17-36; South Dakota State 18-40
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas | South Dakota State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 432 | 411 |
| Passing Yards | 169 | 207 |
| Rushing Yards | 263 | 204 |
| First Downs | 22 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-17 | 3-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-36 | 18-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 32:04 | 27:56 |