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Kansas State at West Virginia
Oct 19, 2024 • Completed
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Kansas State
Big 12

Final Score
45 - 18

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West Virginia
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kansas State pulls away from West Virginia 45-18
Kansas State defeated West Virginia 45-18 in Week 8 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 414-295 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas State set the terms early in a game that finished 45-18. Michael Hayes II 44 Yd Field Goal came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving West Virginia the first major swing.
Kansas State's box score carried the story: 414 total yards, 116 rushing yards, and 298 passing yards. West Virginia finished with 295 total yards, including 152 on the ground and 143 through the air.
Kansas State converted 7-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Kansas State led 17-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jadon Jackson 60 Yd pass from Avery Johnson (Chris Tennant Kick).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Michael Hayes II 44 Yd Field Goal (West Virginia led 3-3 over Kansas State).
Field Goal Good
Chris Tennant 44 Yd Field Goal (Kansas State led 3-0 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Jadon Jackson 60 Yd pass from Avery Johnson (Chris Tennant Kick) (Kansas State led 10-3 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Hudson Clement 7 Yd pass from Garrett Greene (Michael Hayes II Kick) (West Virginia led 10-17 over Kansas State).
Interception Return Touchdown
Marques Sigle 43 Yd Interception Return (Chris Tennant Kick) (West Virginia led 3-17 over Kansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Will Anciaux 1 Yd pass from Avery Johnson (Chris Tennant Kick) (Kansas State led 31-10 over West Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-18
Kansas State defeated West Virginia.
Total yards
414-295
Kansas State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
116
Kansas State averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
298
Kansas State averaged 10.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-12
Kansas State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
West Virginia's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | West Virginia | Kansas State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 295 | 414 |
| Passing Yards | 143 | 298 |
| Rushing Yards | 152 | 116 |
| First Downs | 20 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-17 | 7-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-6 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-39 | 9-96 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-32 | 19-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 34:22 | 25:38 |