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Texas Tech at Kansas State
Oct 3, 2020 • Completed
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Texas Tech
Big 12

Final Score
21 - 31

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Game Conditions
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Kansas State beats Texas Tech 31-21
Kansas State defeated Texas Tech 31-21 in Week 5 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 404-471 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas State set the terms early in a game that finished 31-21. Skylar Thompson pass complete to Briley Moore for 12 yds for a TD (Blake Lynch KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Kansas State the first major swing.
Kansas State's box score carried the story: 404 total yards, 198 rushing yards, and 206 passing yards. Texas Tech finished with 471 total yards, including 204 on the ground and 267 through the air.
Kansas State converted 6-12 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Kansas State led 14-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Howard pass complete to Deuce Vaughn for 70 yds for a TD (Blake Lynch KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Skylar Thompson pass complete to Briley Moore for 12 yds for a TD (Blake Lynch KICK) (Kansas State led 7-0 over Texas Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Deuce Vaughn run for 18 yds for a TD (Blake Lynch KICK) (Kansas State led 14-0 over Texas Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Henry Colombi pass complete to KeSean Carter for 3 yds for a TD (Trey Wolff KICK) (Texas Tech led 7-14 over Kansas State).
Field Goal Good
Blake Lynch 28 yd FG GOOD (Kansas State led 17-7 over Texas Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Xavier White run for 49 yds for a TD (Trey Wolff KICK) (Texas Tech led 14-17 over Kansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Will Howard pass complete to Deuce Vaughn for 70 yds for a TD (Blake Lynch KICK) (Kansas State led 31-21 over Texas Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-21
Kansas State defeated Texas Tech.
Total yards
404-471
Kansas State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
198
Kansas State averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
206
Kansas State averaged 9.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
Kansas State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-18
Texas Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas State | Texas Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 404 | 471 |
| Passing Yards | 206 | 267 |
| Rushing Yards | 198 | 204 |
| First Downs | 20 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 9-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 6-71 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-22 | 34-49 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 28:21 | 31:39 |