Total Yards
Kansas State397
Troy286
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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Troy at Kansas State
Sep 9, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 2
Away
Troy
Sun Belt
Final Score
13 - 42
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kansas State250
Troy216
Rushing Yards
Kansas State147
Troy70
Turnovers
Kansas State1
Troy2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature84°F
Wind4 mph SE
Humidity
30%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Kansas State vs Troy box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kansas State29:37
Troy30:23
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kansas State pulls away from Troy 42-13
Kansas State defeated Troy 42-13 in Week 2 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 397-286 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas State set the terms early in a game that finished 42-13. Will Howard pass complete to Jadon Jackson for 9 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) came with {'seconds': 35, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Kansas State the first major swing.
Kansas State's box score carried the story: 397 total yards, 147 rushing yards, and 250 passing yards. Troy finished with 286 total yards, including 70 on the ground and 216 through the air.
Kansas State converted 10-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Kansas State led 21-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Howard pass complete to Phillip Brooks for 39 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Will Howard pass complete to Jadon Jackson for 9 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) (Kansas State led 7-0 over Troy).
Passing Touchdown
Gunnar Watson pass complete to Chris Lewis for 21 yds for a TD (Scott Taylor Renfroe KICK) (Troy led 10-14 over Kansas State).
Field Goal Good
Scott Taylor Renfroe 24 yd FG GOOD (Troy led 3-14 over Kansas State).
Rushing Touchdown
Phillip Brooks run for 2 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) (Kansas State led 14-0 over Troy).
Passing Touchdown
Will Howard pass complete to Phillip Brooks for 39 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) (Kansas State led 21-10 over Troy).
Rushing Touchdown
Will Howard run for 2 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) (Kansas State led 28-10 over Troy).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-13
Kansas State defeated Troy.
Total yards
397-286
Kansas State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
147
Kansas State averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
250
Kansas State averaged 7.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-15
Kansas State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
Troy's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas State | Troy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 397 | 286 |
| Passing Yards | 250 | 216 |
| Rushing Yards | 147 | 70 |
| First Downs | 20 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-15 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 3-22 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-32 | 22-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 29:37 | 30:23 |