Total Yards
Memphis394
Kansas314
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
Game Center
Kansas at Memphis
Sep 17, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 3
Away
Kansas
Big 12
Final Score
7 - 43
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Home
Memphis
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Memphis189
Kansas193
Rushing Yards
Memphis205
Kansas121
Turnovers
Memphis0
Kansas6
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Memphis vs Kansas box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Memphis28:36
Kansas31:24
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Memphis routs Kansas 43-7
Memphis defeated Kansas 43-7 in Week 3 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 394-314 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Memphis set the terms early in a game that finished 43-7. Jake Elliott 42 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Memphis the first major swing.
Memphis's box score carried the story: 394 total yards, 205 rushing yards, and 189 passing yards. Kansas finished with 314 total yards, including 121 on the ground and 193 through the air.
Memphis converted 3-14 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-6, Memphis led 33-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Riley Ferguson pass complete to Anthony Miller for 84 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jake Elliott 42 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 13-0 over Kansas).
Passing Touchdown
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Anthony Miller for 84 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (Memphis led 7-0 over Kansas).
Field Goal Good
Jake Elliott 41 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 10-0 over Kansas).
Rushing Touchdown
Doroland Dorceus 6 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) (Memphis led 19-0 over Kansas).
Rushing Touchdown
Khalil Herbert run for 66 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wyman KICK) (Kansas led 7-19 over Memphis).
Interception Return Touchdown
Montell Cozart pass intercepted for a TD Jonathan Wilson return for 61 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (Kansas led 7-33 over Memphis).
Stat Callouts
Final score
43-7
Memphis defeated Kansas.
Total yards
394-314
Memphis held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
205
Memphis averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
189
Memphis averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-14
Memphis's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-16
Kansas's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-6
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Memphis | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 394 | 314 |
| Passing Yards | 189 | 193 |
| Rushing Yards | 205 | 121 |
| First Downs | 19 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-14 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-89 | 8-41 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 6 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-25 | 26-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 28:36 | 31:24 |