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Texas Tech at Kansas State
Oct 8, 2016 • Completed
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Texas Tech
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Final Score
38 - 44

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Game Conditions
Humidity
35%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Kansas State holds off Texas Tech 44-38
Kansas State defeated Texas Tech 44-38 in Week 6 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 335-592 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas State set the terms early in a game that finished 44-38. Patrick Mahomes II run for 1 yd for a TD, (Clayton Hatfield KICK) came with {'seconds': 48, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Texas Tech the first major swing.
Kansas State's box score carried the story: 335 total yards, 231 rushing yards, and 104 passing yards. Texas Tech finished with 592 total yards, including 63 on the ground and 529 through the air.
Kansas State converted 4-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Kansas State led 31-28 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matthew McCrane 42 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Patrick Mahomes II run for 1 yd for a TD, (Clayton Hatfield KICK) (Texas Tech led 7-0 over Kansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Patrick Mahomes II pass complete to Keke Coutee for 61 yds for a TD, (Clayton Hatfield KICK) (Texas Tech led 14-14 over Kansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Jesse Ertz pass complete to Isaiah Zuber for 12 yds for a TD, (Matthew McCrane KICK) (Kansas State led 7-7 over Texas Tech).
Interception Return Touchdown
Patrick Mahomes II pass intercepted for a TD DJ Reed return for 35 yds for a TD, (Matthew McCrane KICK) (Texas Tech led 7-14 over Kansas State).
Field Goal Good
Matthew McCrane 20 yd FG GOOD (Kansas State led 17-14 over Texas Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Patrick Mahomes II run for 3 yds for a TD, (Clayton Hatfield KICK) (Texas Tech led 28-24 over Kansas State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-38
Kansas State defeated Texas Tech.
Total yards
335-592
Kansas State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
231
Kansas State averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
104
Kansas State averaged 5.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-11
Kansas State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-16
Texas Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas State | Texas Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 335 | 592 |
| Passing Yards | 104 | 529 |
| Rushing Yards | 231 | 63 |
| First Downs | 21 | 33 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-11 | 9-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-50 | 9-100 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-20 | 46-63 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 14 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 28:38 | 31:22 |