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Arkansas State at Kansas State
Sep 12, 2020 • Completed
Away
Arkansas State
Sun Belt

Final Score
35 - 31

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Game Conditions
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Arkansas State holds off Kansas State 35-31
Arkansas State defeated Kansas State 35-31 in Week 2 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 489-374 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Arkansas State set the terms early in a game that finished 35-31. Logan Bonner pass complete to Jonathan Adams Jr. for 2 yds for a TD (Blake Grupe KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Arkansas State the first major swing.
Arkansas State's box score carried the story: 489 total yards, 159 rushing yards, and 330 passing yards. Kansas State finished with 374 total yards, including 91 on the ground and 283 through the air.
Arkansas State converted 6-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Arkansas State led 14-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jeff Foreman pass complete to Roshauud Paul for 48 yds for a TD (Blake Grupe KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Logan Bonner pass complete to Jonathan Adams Jr. for 2 yds for a TD (Blake Grupe KICK) (Arkansas State led 7-7 over Kansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Skylar Thompson pass complete to Phillip Brooks for 17 yds for a TD (Blake Lynch KICK) (Kansas State led 7-0 over Arkansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Jeff Foreman pass complete to Roshauud Paul for 48 yds for a TD (Blake Grupe KICK) (Arkansas State led 14-21 over Kansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Skylar Thompson pass complete to Briley Moore for 7 yds for a TD (Blake Lynch KICK) (Kansas State led 21-7 over Arkansas State).
Rushing Touchdown
Deuce Vaughn run for 3 yds for a TD (Blake Lynch KICK) (Kansas State led 14-7 over Arkansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Layne Hatcher pass complete to Giles Amos for 8 yds for a TD (Blake Grupe KICK) (Arkansas State led 21-21 over Kansas State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-31
Arkansas State defeated Kansas State.
Total yards
489-374
Arkansas State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
159
Arkansas State averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
330
Arkansas State averaged 8.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Arkansas State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-11
Kansas State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas State | Arkansas State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 374 | 489 |
| Passing Yards | 283 | 330 |
| Rushing Yards | 91 | 159 |
| First Downs | 21 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-11 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-85 | 4-58 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-30 | 25-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 34:16 | 25:44 |