Total Yards
Kansas544
Rutgers274
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2018)
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Rutgers at Kansas
Sep 15, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 3
Away
Rutgers
Big Ten
Final Score
14 - 55
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Kansas
Big 12
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Passing Yards
Kansas144
Rutgers124
Rushing Yards
Kansas400
Rutgers150
Turnovers
Kansas0
Rutgers6
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind3 mph SE
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Kansas34:17
Rutgers25:43
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kansas routs Rutgers 55-14
Kansas defeated Rutgers 55-14 in Week 3 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 544-274 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas set the terms early in a game that finished 55-14. Gabriel Rui 36 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Deonte Roberts Deonte Roberts return for 64 yds for a TD (Justin Davidovicz KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Kansas the first major swing.
Kansas's box score carried the story: 544 total yards, 400 rushing yards, and 144 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 274 total yards, including 150 on the ground and 124 through the air.
Kansas converted 6-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-6, Kansas led 31-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Gabriel Rui 36 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Deonte Roberts Deonte Roberts return for 64 yds for a TD (Justin Davidovicz KICK).
Key Moments
Blocked Field Goal
Gabriel Rui 36 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Deonte Roberts Deonte Roberts return for 64 yds for a TD (Justin Davidovicz KICK) (Kansas led 10-7 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Miles Kendrick pass complete to Jeremiah Booker for 6 yds for a TD RUTGERS Penalty, offside defense ( Yards) declined (Gabriel Rui KICK) (Kansas led 17-7 over Rutgers).
Interception Return Touchdown
Artur Sitkowski pass intercepted for a TD Bryce Torneden return for 39 yds for a TD (Gabriel Rui KICK) (Rutgers led 0-10 over Kansas).
Field Goal Good
Gabriel Rui 49 yd FG GOOD (Kansas led 3-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Jonathan Hilliman run for 2 yds for a TD (Justin Davidovicz KICK) (Rutgers led 14-24 over Kansas).
Rushing Touchdown
Khalil Herbert run for 59 yds for a TD (Gabriel Rui KICK) (Kansas led 31-14 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
55-14
Kansas defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
544-274
Kansas held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
400
Kansas averaged 8.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
144
Kansas averaged 5.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-15
Kansas's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Rutgers's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-6
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 544 | 274 |
| Passing Yards | 144 | 124 |
| Rushing Yards | 400 | 150 |
| First Downs | 22 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-67 | 5-60 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 6 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-25 | 14-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 34:17 | 25:43 |