Total Yards
Kansas State442
LSU308
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LSU at Kansas State
Jan 5, 2022 • Completed • Neutral Site
TaxAct Texas Bowl
Season 2021PostseasonWeek 1
Away
LSU
SEC
Final Score
20 - 42
LKS
Home
Kansas State
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kansas State259
LSU138
Rushing Yards
Kansas State183
LSU170
Turnovers
Kansas State0
LSU2
Game Conditions
Temperature54°F
Wind4 mph S
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Kansas State vs LSU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kansas State32:22
LSU27:38
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kansas State pulls away from LSU 42-20
Kansas State defeated LSU 42-20 in Week 1 of the 2021 postseason slate, finishing with a 442-308 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas State set the terms early in a game that finished 42-20. Skylar Thompson pass complete to Malik Knowles for 25 yds for a TD (Ty Zentner KICK) came with {'seconds': 13, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Kansas State the first major swing.
Kansas State's box score carried the story: 442 total yards, 183 rushing yards, and 259 passing yards. LSU finished with 308 total yards, including 170 on the ground and 138 through the air.
Kansas State converted 8-12 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Kansas State led 21-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Skylar Thompson pass complete to Malik Knowles for 25 yds for a TD (Ty Zentner KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Skylar Thompson pass complete to Malik Knowles for 25 yds for a TD (Ty Zentner KICK) (Kansas State led 7-0 over LSU).
Rushing Touchdown
Deuce Vaughn run for 1 yd for a TD (Ty Zentner KICK) (Kansas State led 14-0 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Jontre Kirklin pass complete to Jaray Jenkins for 23 yds for a TD (Preston Stafford KICK) (LSU led 7-21 over Kansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Skylar Thompson pass complete to Malik Knowles for 5 yds for a TD (Ty Zentner KICK) (Kansas State led 21-0 over LSU).
Rushing Touchdown
Deuce Vaughn run for 18 yds for a TD (Ty Zentner KICK) (Kansas State led 28-7 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Skylar Thompson pass complete to Deuce Vaughn for 2 yds for a TD (Ty Zentner KICK) (Kansas State led 35-7 over LSU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-20
Kansas State defeated LSU.
Total yards
442-308
Kansas State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
183
Kansas State averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
259
Kansas State averaged 9.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-12
Kansas State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-10
LSU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas State | LSU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 442 | 308 |
| Passing Yards | 259 | 138 |
| Rushing Yards | 183 | 170 |
| First Downs | 22 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-12 | 3-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-74 | 6-59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-28 | 7-11 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 32:22 | 27:38 |