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TCU at Kansas State
Oct 21, 2023 • Completed
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Final Score
3 - 41

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Game Conditions
Humidity
30%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kansas State routs TCU 41-3
Kansas State defeated TCU 41-3 in Week 8 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 587-300 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas State set the terms early in a game that finished 41-3. Will Howard pass complete to DJ Giddens for 61 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Kansas State the first major swing.
Kansas State's box score carried the story: 587 total yards, 343 rushing yards, and 244 passing yards. TCU finished with 300 total yards, including 113 on the ground and 187 through the air.
Kansas State converted 10-13 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Kansas State led 27-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Howard pass complete to DJ Giddens for 61 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Will Howard pass complete to DJ Giddens for 61 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) (Kansas State led 21-3 over TCU).
Rushing Touchdown
DJ Giddens run for 2 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) (Kansas State led 7-0 over TCU).
Passing Touchdown
Avery Johnson pass complete to Treshaun Ward for 3 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) (Kansas State led 14-0 over TCU).
Field Goal Good
Griffin Kell 32 yd FG GOOD (TCU led 3-14 over Kansas State).
Field Goal Good
Chris Tennant 27 yd FG GOOD (Kansas State led 24-3 over TCU).
Field Goal Good
Chris Tennant 40 yd FG GOOD (Kansas State led 27-3 over TCU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-3
Kansas State defeated TCU.
Total yards
587-300
Kansas State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
343
Kansas State averaged 6.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
244
Kansas State averaged 9.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-13
Kansas State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-13
TCU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas State | TCU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 587 | 300 |
| Passing Yards | 244 | 187 |
| Rushing Yards | 343 | 113 |
| First Downs | 29 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-13 | 2-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-45 | 4-33 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-26 | 23-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 52 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 38:50 | 21:10 |