Total Yards
Texas Tech318
Kansas State377
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Kansas State at Texas Tech
Oct 23, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 8
Away
Kansas State
Big 12
Final Score
25 - 24
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Texas Tech
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Passing Yards
Texas Tech148
Kansas State306
Rushing Yards
Texas Tech170
Kansas State71
Turnovers
Texas Tech1
Kansas State2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature77°F
Wind12 mph SW
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Texas Tech24:30
Kansas State35:30
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kansas State edges Texas Tech 25-24
Kansas State defeated Texas Tech 25-24 in Week 8 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 377-318 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas State set the terms early in a game that finished 25-24. SaRodorick Thompson run for 1 yd for a TD (Jonathan Garibay KICK) came with {'seconds': 31, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Texas Tech the first major swing.
Kansas State's box score carried the story: 377 total yards, 71 rushing yards, and 306 passing yards. Texas Tech finished with 318 total yards, including 170 on the ground and 148 through the air.
Kansas State converted 5-13 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Kansas State led 10-24 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Taiten Winkel 24 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
SaRodorick Thompson run for 1 yd for a TD (Jonathan Garibay KICK) (Texas Tech led 14-0 over Kansas State).
Rushing Touchdown
Erik Ezukanma run for 45 yds for a TD (Jonathan Garibay KICK) (Texas Tech led 7-0 over Kansas State).
Rushing Touchdown
Deuce Vaughn run for 1 yd for a TD (Taiten Winkel KICK) (Kansas State led 7-14 over Texas Tech).
Field Goal Good
Taiten Winkel 24 yd FG GOOD (Kansas State led 10-21 over Texas Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
SaRodorick Thompson run for 4 yds for a TD (Jonathan Garibay KICK) (Texas Tech led 21-7 over Kansas State).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Garibay 27 yd FG GOOD (Texas Tech led 24-10 over Kansas State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
25-24
Kansas State defeated Texas Tech.
Total yards
377-318
Kansas State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
71
Kansas State averaged 2.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
306
Kansas State averaged 10.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Kansas State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-11
Texas Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Texas Tech | Kansas State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 318 | 377 |
| Passing Yards | 148 | 306 |
| Rushing Yards | 170 | 71 |
| First Downs | 14 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-11 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-5 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 12-93 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-19 | 24-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 24:30 | 35:30 |