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Indiana State at Kansas
Aug 31, 2019 • Completed
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Indiana State
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Final Score
17 - 24

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Game Conditions
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Kansas holds off Indiana State 24-17
Kansas defeated Indiana State 24-17 in Week 1 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 344-365 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas set the terms early in a game that finished 24-17. Ryan Boyle pass intercepted for a TD Hasan Defense return for 57 yds for a TD, (Liam Jones KICK) came with {'seconds': 43, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Indiana State the first major swing.
Kansas's box score carried the story: 344 total yards, 103 rushing yards, and 241 passing yards. Indiana State finished with 365 total yards, including 146 on the ground and 219 through the air.
Kansas converted 4-12 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, Kansas led 10-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Liam Jones 36 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Ryan Boyle pass intercepted for a TD Hasan Defense return for 57 yds for a TD, (Liam Jones KICK) (Indiana State led 0-7 over Kansas).
Field Goal Good
Liam Jones 36 yd FG GOOD (Kansas led 10-0 over Indiana State).
Field Goal Good
Jerry Nunez 20 yd FG GOOD (Indiana State led 3-10 over Kansas).
Passing Touchdown
Carter Stanley pass complete to James Sosinski for 10 yds for a TD, (Liam Jones PAT MISSED) (Kansas led 16-3 over Indiana State).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Boyle pass complete to Dante Jones II for 26 yds for a TD, (Jerry Nunez KICK) (Indiana State led 10-16 over Kansas).
Sack
Carter Stanley sacked by Kaleb Brewer for a loss of 7 yards Carter Stanley fumbled, recovered by IndSt Inoke Moala , return for 0 yards for a TD, (Jerry Nunez KICK) (Kansas led 16-17 over Indiana State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-17
Kansas defeated Indiana State.
Total yards
344-365
Kansas held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
103
Kansas averaged 3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
241
Kansas averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Kansas's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Indiana State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas | Indiana State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 344 | 365 |
| Passing Yards | 241 | 219 |
| Rushing Yards | 103 | 146 |
| First Downs | 20 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-49 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-29 | 22-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 28:35 | 31:25 |