Total Yards
Kansas470
Houston335
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2024)
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Houston at Kansas
Oct 19, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2024RegularWeek 8
Away
Houston
Big 12
Final Score
14 - 42
HK
Home
Kansas
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kansas247
Houston237
Rushing Yards
Kansas223
Houston98
Turnovers
Kansas0
Houston4
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature77°F
Wind9 mph S
Humidity
20%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Kansas vs Houston box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kansas28:19
Houston31:41
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Kansas pulls away from Houston 42-14
Kansas defeated Houston 42-14 in Week 8 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 470-335 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas set the terms early in a game that finished 42-14. Jalon Daniels pass complete to Jared Casey for 2 yds for a TD (Tabor Allen KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Kansas the first major swing.
Kansas's box score carried the story: 470 total yards, 223 rushing yards, and 247 passing yards. Houston finished with 335 total yards, including 98 on the ground and 237 through the air.
Kansas converted 3-7 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-4, Kansas led 28-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jalon Daniels pass complete to Quentin Skinner for 48 yds for a TD (Tabor Allen KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jalon Daniels pass complete to Jared Casey for 2 yds for a TD (Tabor Allen KICK) (Kansas led 7-0 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Jalon Daniels pass complete to Quentin Skinner for 48 yds for a TD (Tabor Allen KICK) (Kansas led 14-0 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Devin Neal run for 2 yds for a TD (Tabor Allen KICK) (Kansas led 21-0 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Donovan Smith pass complete to Mekhi Mews for 52 yds for a TD (Jack Martin KICK) (Houston led 14-28 over Kansas).
Passing Touchdown
Jalon Daniels pass complete to Jared Casey for 3 yds for a TD (Tabor Allen KICK) (Kansas led 28-7 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Donovan Smith pass complete to Stacy Sneed for 23 yds for a TD (Jack Martin KICK) (Houston led 7-21 over Kansas).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-14
Kansas defeated Houston.
Total yards
470-335
Kansas held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
223
Kansas averaged 7.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
247
Kansas averaged 11.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-7
Kansas's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Houston's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 470 | 335 |
| Passing Yards | 247 | 237 |
| Rushing Yards | 223 | 98 |
| First Downs | 21 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-7 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-59 | 4-43 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-21 | 21-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 28:19 | 31:41 |