Total Yards
Kansas470
Central Michigan590
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Central Michigan at Kansas
Sep 9, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 2
Away
Central Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
45 - 27
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Kansas
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Passing Yards
Kansas323
Central Michigan467
Rushing Yards
Kansas147
Central Michigan123
Turnovers
Kansas2
Central Michigan1
Game Conditions
Temperature86°F
Wind8 mph S
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Kansas vs Central Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kansas29:15
Central Michigan30:45
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Central Michigan beats Kansas 45-27
Central Michigan defeated Kansas 45-27 in Week 2 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 590-470 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Central Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 45-27. Gabriel Rui 23 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 29, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Kansas the first major swing.
Central Michigan's box score carried the story: 590 total yards, 123 rushing yards, and 467 passing yards. Kansas finished with 470 total yards, including 147 on the ground and 323 through the air.
Central Michigan converted 4-13 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Central Michigan led 24-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Shane Morris pass complete to Mark Chapman for 75 yds for a TD, (Michael Armstrong KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Gabriel Rui 23 yd FG GOOD (Kansas led 3-0 over Central Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Shane Morris pass complete to Corey Willis for 6 yds for a TD, (Michael Armstrong KICK) (Central Michigan led 24-6 over Kansas).
Passing Touchdown
Shane Morris pass complete to Logan Hessbrook for 40 yds for a TD, (Michael Armstrong KICK) (Central Michigan led 17-6 over Kansas).
Passing Touchdown
Shane Morris pass complete to Mark Chapman for 14 yds for a TD, (Michael Armstrong KICK) (Central Michigan led 10-3 over Kansas).
Field Goal Good
Gabriel Rui 33 yd FG GOOD (Kansas led 6-10 over Central Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Michael Armstrong 27 yd FG GOOD (Central Michigan led 3-3 over Kansas).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-27
Central Michigan defeated Kansas.
Total yards
590-470
Central Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
123
Central Michigan averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
467
Central Michigan averaged 12.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Central Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-18
Kansas's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 470 | 590 |
| Passing Yards | 323 | 467 |
| Rushing Yards | 147 | 123 |
| First Downs | 29 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-18 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 4-5 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-65 | 9-80 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-62 | 28-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 29:15 | 30:45 |