Total Yards
Missouri430
Kansas State408
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Kansas State at Missouri
Sep 16, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 3
Away
Kansas State
Big 12
Final Score
27 - 30
KSM
Home
Missouri
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Missouri356
Kansas State270
Rushing Yards
Missouri74
Kansas State138
Turnovers
Missouri0
Kansas State1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature71°F
Wind6 mph W
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Missouri vs Kansas State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Missouri26:00
Kansas State34:00
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Missouri edges Kansas State 30-27
Missouri defeated Kansas State 30-27 in Week 3 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 430-408 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Missouri set the terms early in a game that finished 30-27. Harrison Mevis 30 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Missouri the first major swing.
Missouri's box score carried the story: 430 total yards, 74 rushing yards, and 356 passing yards. Kansas State finished with 408 total yards, including 138 on the ground and 270 through the air.
Missouri converted 3-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Missouri led 17-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Harrison Mevis 61 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Harrison Mevis 30 yd FG GOOD (Missouri led 10-7 over Kansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Brady Cook pass complete to Luther Burden III for 47 yds for a TD (Harrison Mevis KICK) (Missouri led 7-7 over Kansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Will Howard pass complete to Phillip Brooks for 10 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) (Kansas State led 7-0 over Missouri).
Passing Touchdown
Will Howard pass complete to Ben Sinnott for 3 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) (Kansas State led 14-10 over Missouri).
Rushing Touchdown
Brady Cook run for 1 yd for a TD (Harrison Mevis KICK) (Missouri led 17-14 over Kansas State).
Field Goal Good
Chris Tennant 46 yd FG GOOD (Kansas State led 17-17 over Missouri).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-27
Missouri defeated Kansas State.
Total yards
430-408
Missouri held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
74
Missouri averaged 2.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
356
Missouri averaged 9.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-13
Missouri's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
Kansas State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Missouri | Kansas State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 430 | 408 |
| Passing Yards | 356 | 270 |
| Rushing Yards | 74 | 138 |
| First Downs | 20 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-13 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-40 | 7-65 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-36 | 25-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 26:00 | 34:00 |