Total Yards
West Virginia509
Kansas286
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Kansas at West Virginia
Oct 6, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 6
Away
Kansas
Big 12
Final Score
22 - 38
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West Virginia
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Passing Yards
West Virginia332
Kansas206
Rushing Yards
West Virginia177
Kansas80
Turnovers
West Virginia4
Kansas3
Game Conditions
Temperature81°F
Wind7 mph SW
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
West Virginia vs Kansas box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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West Virginia34:16
Kansas25:38
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
West Virginia beats Kansas 38-22
West Virginia defeated Kansas 38-22 in Week 6 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 509-286 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
West Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 38-22. Will Grier pass complete to Leddie Brown for 15 yds for a TD (Evan Staley KICK) came with {'seconds': 28, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving West Virginia the first major swing.
West Virginia's box score carried the story: 509 total yards, 177 rushing yards, and 332 passing yards. Kansas finished with 286 total yards, including 80 on the ground and 206 through the air.
West Virginia converted 6-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-3, West Virginia led 21-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Evan Staley 49 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Will Grier pass complete to Leddie Brown for 15 yds for a TD (Evan Staley KICK) (West Virginia led 7-0 over Kansas).
Rushing Touchdown
Leddie Brown run for 1 yd for a TD (Evan Staley KICK) (West Virginia led 14-0 over Kansas).
Passing Touchdown
Peyton Bender pass complete to Mavin Saunders for 18 yds for a TD (Gabriel Rui KICK) (Kansas led 7-14 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Will Grier pass complete to Jovani Haskins for 14 yds for a TD (Evan Staley KICK) (West Virginia led 21-7 over Kansas).
Rushing Touchdown
Khalil Herbert run for 31 yds for a TD (Gabriel Rui KICK) (Kansas led 14-21 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Will Grier pass complete to Martell Pettaway for 12 yds for a TD (Evan Staley KICK) (West Virginia led 28-14 over Kansas).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-22
West Virginia defeated Kansas.
Total yards
509-286
West Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
177
West Virginia averaged 4.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
332
West Virginia averaged 8.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
West Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-12
Kansas's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | West Virginia | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 509 | 286 |
| Passing Yards | 332 | 206 |
| Rushing Yards | 177 | 80 |
| First Downs | 29 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-50 | 6-45 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-41 | 21-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 34:16 | 25:38 |