Total Yards
Kansas396
Kansas State331
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Kansas State at Kansas
Nov 19, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 12
Away
Kansas State
Big 12
Final Score
31 - 27
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Kansas
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kansas162
Kansas State165
Rushing Yards
Kansas234
Kansas State166
Turnovers
Kansas3
Kansas State1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature44°F
Wind4 mph E
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kansas33:20
Kansas State26:40
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kansas State holds off Kansas 31-27
Kansas State defeated Kansas 31-27 in Week 12 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 331-396 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas State set the terms early in a game that finished 31-27. Devin Neal run for 36 yds for a TD (Seth Keller KICK) came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Kansas the first major swing.
Kansas State's box score carried the story: 331 total yards, 166 rushing yards, and 165 passing yards. Kansas finished with 396 total yards, including 234 on the ground and 162 through the air.
Kansas State converted 8-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Kansas State led 16-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Howard 15 Yd Run (Chris Tennant Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Devin Neal run for 36 yds for a TD (Seth Keller KICK) (Kansas led 7-7 over Kansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Will Howard pass complete to Ben Sinnott for 11 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) (Kansas State led 7-0 over Kansas).
Rushing Touchdown
Devin Neal 9 Yd Run (Seth Keller PAT blocked) (Kansas led 13-7 over Kansas State).
Defensive 2pt Conversion
Keenan Garber Defensive PAT Conversion (Kansas led 13-9 over Kansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Lawrence Arnold 5 Yd pass from Cole Ballard (Seth Keller Kick) (Kansas led 20-16 over Kansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Keagan Johnson 11 Yd pass from Will Howard (Chris Tennant Kick) (Kansas State led 16-13 over Kansas).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-27
Kansas State defeated Kansas.
Total yards
331-396
Kansas State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
166
Kansas State averaged 4.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
165
Kansas State averaged 6.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-15
Kansas State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-11
Kansas's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas | Kansas State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 396 | 331 |
| Passing Yards | 162 | 165 |
| Rushing Yards | 234 | 166 |
| First Downs | 19 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 8-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-59 | 2-30 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-16 | 13-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 33:20 | 26:40 |