Total Yards
Kansas State542
Rutgers401
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Rutgers at Kansas State
Dec 26, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
Rate Bowl
Season 2024PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Rutgers
Big Ten
Final Score
41 - 44
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Kansas State
Big 12
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Passing Yards
Kansas State195
Rutgers237
Rushing Yards
Kansas State347
Rutgers164
Turnovers
Kansas State1
Rutgers1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature64°F
Wind6 mph W
Humidity
25%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Kansas State31:00
Rutgers29:00
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kansas State edges Rutgers 44-41
Kansas State defeated Rutgers 44-41 in Week 1 of the 2024 postseason slate, finishing with a 542-401 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas State set the terms early in a game that finished 44-41. Chris Tennant 29 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 21, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Kansas State the first major swing.
Kansas State's box score carried the story: 542 total yards, 347 rushing yards, and 195 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 401 total yards, including 164 on the ground and 237 through the air.
Kansas State converted 9-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Kansas State led 17-27 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dylan Edwards run for 65 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Chris Tennant 29 yd FG GOOD (Kansas State led 3-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Antwan Raymond run for 2 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 7-3 over Kansas State).
Rushing Touchdown
Avery Johnson run for 2 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) (Kansas State led 10-7 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Jai Patel 31 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 10-10 over Kansas State).
Rushing Touchdown
Antwan Raymond run for 24 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 24-17 over Kansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Avery Johnson pass complete to Dylan Edwards for 26 yds for a TD (Chris Tennant KICK) (Kansas State led 17-17 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-41
Kansas State defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
542-401
Kansas State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
347
Kansas State averaged 8.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
195
Kansas State averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-16
Kansas State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-14
Rutgers's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas State | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 542 | 401 |
| Passing Yards | 195 | 237 |
| Rushing Yards | 347 | 164 |
| First Downs | 23 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-16 | 7-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-47 | 1-5 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-30 | 14-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 31:00 | 29:00 |