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Kansas State at Houston
Nov 2, 2024 • Completed
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Kansas State
Big 12

Final Score
19 - 24

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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
0.10 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Houston holds off Kansas State 24-19
Houston defeated Kansas State 24-19 in Week 10 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 234-337 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Houston set the terms early in a game that finished 24-19. Chris Tennant 23 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 12, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Kansas State the first major swing.
Houston's box score carried the story: 234 total yards, 123 rushing yards, and 111 passing yards. Kansas State finished with 337 total yards, including 99 on the ground and 238 through the air.
Houston converted 3-12 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Houston led 10-16 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Zeon Chriss run for 41 yds for a TD (Jack Martin KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Chris Tennant 23 yd FG GOOD (Kansas State led 3-0 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Avery Johnson pass complete to Keagan Johnson for 7 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) (Kansas State led 16-10 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Donovan Smith run for 1 yd for a TD (Jack Martin KICK) (Houston led 7-3 over Kansas State).
Rushing Touchdown
DJ Giddens run for 2 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant PAT BLOCKED) (Kansas State led 9-10 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Jack Martin 22 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 10-3 over Kansas State).
Field Goal Good
Chris Tennant 47 yd FG GOOD (Kansas State led 19-10 over Houston).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-19
Houston defeated Kansas State.
Total yards
234-337
Houston held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
123
Houston averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
111
Houston averaged 9.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-12
Houston's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Kansas State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | Kansas State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 234 | 337 |
| Passing Yards | 111 | 238 |
| Rushing Yards | 123 | 99 |
| First Downs | 10 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-21 | 5-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-12 | 23-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 28:59 | 31:01 |