Total Yards
UNLV386
Kansas591
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Kansas at UNLV
Dec 27, 2023 • Completed • Neutral Site
Guaranteed Rate Bowl
Season 2023PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Kansas
Big 12
Final Score
49 - 36
KU
Home
UNLV
Mountain West
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
UNLV291
Kansas449
Rushing Yards
UNLV95
Kansas142
Turnovers
UNLV2
Kansas3
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature55°F
Wind5 mph SW
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
UNLV vs Kansas box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
UNLV25:54
Kansas34:06
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Kansas beats UNLV 49-36
Kansas defeated UNLV 49-36 in Week 1 of the 2023 postseason slate, finishing with a 591-386 edge in total yards, and scoring 6 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas set the terms early in a game that finished 49-36. Vincent Davis Jr. run for 3 yds for a TD (Jose Pizano KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving UNLV the first major swing.
Kansas's box score carried the story: 591 total yards, 142 rushing yards, and 449 passing yards. UNLV finished with 386 total yards, including 95 on the ground and 291 through the air.
Kansas converted 6-12 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, Kansas led 28-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jason Bean pass complete to Luke Grimm for 60 yds for a TD (Seth Keller KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Vincent Davis Jr. run for 3 yds for a TD (Jose Pizano KICK) (UNLV led 7-0 over Kansas).
Passing Touchdown
Jason Bean pass complete to Luke Grimm for 6 yds for a TD (Seth Keller KICK) (Kansas led 7-7 over UNLV).
Passing Touchdown
Jason Bean pass complete to Lawrence Arnold for 15 yds for a TD (Seth Keller KICK) (Kansas led 21-7 over UNLV).
Passing Touchdown
Jason Bean pass complete to Luke Grimm for 60 yds for a TD (Seth Keller KICK) (Kansas led 14-7 over UNLV).
Rushing Touchdown
Devin Neal run for 1 yd for a TD (Seth Keller KICK) (Kansas led 28-7 over UNLV).
Field Goal Good
Jose Pizano 40 yd FG GOOD (UNLV led 10-28 over Kansas).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-36
Kansas defeated UNLV.
Total yards
591-386
Kansas held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
142
Kansas averaged 3.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
449
Kansas averaged 16 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
Kansas's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-10
UNLV's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UNLV | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 386 | 591 |
| Passing Yards | 291 | 449 |
| Rushing Yards | 95 | 142 |
| First Downs | 22 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-10 | 6-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-99 | 18-216 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-35 | 19-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 24 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 6 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 25:54 | 34:06 |