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Kansas State at Colorado
Oct 13, 2024 • Completed
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Kansas State
Big 12

Final Score
31 - 28

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Game Conditions
Humidity
28%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Kansas State edges Colorado 31-28
Kansas State defeated Colorado 31-28 in Week 7 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 426-359 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas State set the terms early in a game that finished 31-28. Shedeur Sanders pass complete to LaJohntay Wester for 25 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Colorado the first major swing.
Kansas State's box score carried the story: 426 total yards, 188 rushing yards, and 238 passing yards. Colorado finished with 359 total yards, including -29 on the ground and 388 through the air.
Kansas State converted 5-13 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Kansas State led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Avery Johnson pass complete to Jayce Brown for 50 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Shedeur Sanders pass complete to LaJohntay Wester for 25 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 7-0 over Kansas State).
Rushing Touchdown
Avery Johnson run for 8 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) (Kansas State led 7-7 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Dylan Edwards run for 1 yd for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) (Kansas State led 14-7 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Avery Johnson pass complete to Jayce Brown for 1 yd for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) (Kansas State led 21-7 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Shedeur Sanders pass complete to Will Sheppard for 7 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 14-21 over Kansas State).
Field Goal Good
Chris Tennant 48 yd FG GOOD (Kansas State led 24-14 over Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-28
Kansas State defeated Colorado.
Total yards
426-359
Kansas State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
188
Kansas State averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
238
Kansas State averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Kansas State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-11
Colorado's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | Kansas State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 359 | 426 |
| Passing Yards | 388 | 238 |
| Rushing Yards | -29 | 188 |
| First Downs | 20 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-11 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-20 | 5-19 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 34-40 | 17-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 19 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 25:00 | 35:00 |