Total Yards
Kansas576
South Dakota State463
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South Dakota State at Kansas
Sep 5, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 1
Away
South Dakota State
Road profile
Final Score
41 - 38
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Kansas
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kansas291
South Dakota State293
Rushing Yards
Kansas285
South Dakota State170
Turnovers
Kansas2
South Dakota State0
Game Conditions
Temperature87°F
Wind9 mph S
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Kansas vs South Dakota State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kansas30:04
South Dakota State29:56
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
South Dakota State edges Kansas 41-38
South Dakota State defeated Kansas 41-38 in Week 1 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 463-576 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
South Dakota State set the terms early in a game that finished 41-38. Brady Mengarelli run for 25 yds for a TD, (Jay Carlson KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving South Dakota State the first major swing.
South Dakota State's box score carried the story: 463 total yards, 170 rushing yards, and 293 passing yards. Kansas finished with 576 total yards, including 285 on the ground and 291 through the air.
South Dakota State converted 5-14 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, South Dakota State led 31-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jay Carlson kickoff for 56 yds , Ryan Schadler return for 91 yds for a TD, (Nick Bartolotta KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Brady Mengarelli run for 25 yds for a TD, (Jay Carlson KICK) (South Dakota State led 10-0 over Kansas).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Jay Carlson kickoff for 56 yds , Ryan Schadler return for 91 yds for a TD, (Nick Bartolotta KICK) (South Dakota State led 10-7 over Kansas).
Field Goal Good
Jay Carlson 28 yd FG GOOD (South Dakota State led 3-0 over Kansas).
Passing Touchdown
Zach Lujan pass complete to Jake Wieneke for 29 yds for a TD KANSAS Penalty, Defensive holding ( Yards) declined, (Jay Carlson KICK) (South Dakota State led 17-7 over Kansas).
Passing Touchdown
Zach Lujan pass complete to Jake Wieneke for 16 yds for a TD, (Jay Carlson KICK) (South Dakota State led 24-7 over Kansas).
Passing Touchdown
Zach Lujan pass complete to Brady Mengarelli for 29 yds for a TD, (Jay Carlson KICK) (South Dakota State led 31-7 over Kansas).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-38
South Dakota State defeated Kansas.
Total yards
463-576
South Dakota State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
170
South Dakota State averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
293
South Dakota State averaged 8.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-14
South Dakota State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
Kansas's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas | South Dakota State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 576 | 463 |
| Passing Yards | 291 | 293 |
| Rushing Yards | 285 | 170 |
| First Downs | 29 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 4-5 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-75 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-40 | 17-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 30:04 | 29:56 |