Total Yards
Central Michigan280
Kansas361
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Kansas at Central Michigan
Sep 8, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 2
Away
Kansas
Big 12
Final Score
31 - 7
KCM
Home
Central Michigan
Mid-American
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Central Michigan177
Kansas145
Rushing Yards
Central Michigan103
Kansas216
Turnovers
Central Michigan6
Kansas0
Game Conditions
Temperature66°F
Wind14 mph NE
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Central Michigan vs Kansas box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Central Michigan23:44
Kansas36:16
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kansas pulls away from Central Michigan 31-7
Kansas defeated Central Michigan 31-7 in Week 2 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 361-280 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas set the terms early in a game that finished 31-7. Peyton Bender pass complete to Kerr Johnson Jr. for 31 yds for a TD, (Gabriel Rui KICK) came with {'seconds': 11, 'minutes': 5} left in the quarter 2, giving Kansas the first major swing.
Kansas's box score carried the story: 361 total yards, 216 rushing yards, and 145 passing yards. Central Michigan finished with 280 total yards, including 103 on the ground and 177 through the air.
Kansas converted 5-16 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-6, Kansas led 7-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Pooka Williams Jr. run for 41 yds for a TD, (Gabriel Rui KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Peyton Bender pass complete to Kerr Johnson Jr. for 31 yds for a TD, (Gabriel Rui KICK) (Kansas led 7-0 over Central Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Tony Poljan pass complete to Jamil Sabbagh for 31 yds for a TD, (Michael Armstrong KICK) (Central Michigan led 7-21 over Kansas).
Rushing Touchdown
Pooka Williams Jr. run for 41 yds for a TD, (Gabriel Rui KICK) (Kansas led 21-0 over Central Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Pooka Williams Jr. run for 20 yds for a TD, (Gabriel Rui KICK) (Kansas led 14-0 over Central Michigan).
Interception Return Touchdown
Tony Poljan pass intercepted for a TD Shakial Taylor return for 55 yds for a TD, (Gabriel Rui KICK) (Central Michigan led 7-28 over Kansas).
Field Goal Good
Gabriel Rui 36 yd FG GOOD (Kansas led 31-7 over Central Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-7
Kansas defeated Central Michigan.
Total yards
361-280
Kansas held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
216
Kansas averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
145
Kansas averaged 5.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-16
Kansas's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-12
Central Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-6
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Central Michigan | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 280 | 361 |
| Passing Yards | 177 | 145 |
| Rushing Yards | 103 | 216 |
| First Downs | 12 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-12 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-52 | 7-55 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-32 | 18-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 23:44 | 36:16 |