Total Yards
Kansas383
Fresno State216
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Fresno State at Kansas
Aug 23, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 1
Away
Fresno State
Pac-12
Final Score
7 - 31
FSK
Home
Kansas
Big 12
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Kansas176
Fresno State179
Rushing Yards
Kansas207
Fresno State37
Turnovers
Kansas0
Fresno State3
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature81°F
Wind10 mph N
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Win Probability
Home win probability over the play sequence.
Kansas win probability chart
Key Swings
Play 15
-20.9%
Elijah Gilliam run for 3 yds for a TD (Dylan Lynch KICK) (Dylan Lynch KICK)
Fresno State possession • 1 & 3
Play 27
+15.5%
Leshon Williams run for 19 yds for a TD (Laith Marjan KICK)
Fresno State possession • 4 & 1
Play 8
+15.3%
Jalon Daniels pass complete to Cam Pickett for 21 yds for a TD (Laith Marjan KICK)
Fresno State possession • 1 & 10
Play 16
+11.6%
Daniel Hishaw Jr. run for 4 yds to the KU 29 for a 1ST down Fresno State Penalty, face mask (15 yards) (Martin Owusu) to the KU 44 for a 1ST down
Kansas possession • 1 & 10
Play 49
+9.3%
Jalon Daniels pass complete to Cam Pickett for 13 yds for a TD (Laith Marjan KICK)
Fresno State possession • 1 & 10
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
3.78
Postgame Win Probability
Kansas: 100.0%
Fresno State: 0.0%
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Kansas vs Fresno State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kansas33:08
Fresno State26:52
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Kansas pulls away from Fresno State 31-7
Kansas defeated Fresno State 31-7 in Week 1 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 383-216 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas set the terms early in a game that finished 31-7. Elijah Gilliam run for 3 yds for a TD (Dylan Lynch KICK) (Dylan Lynch KICK) came with 7:25 left in the first quarter, giving Fresno State the first major swing.
Kansas's box score carried the story: 383 total yards, 207 rushing yards, and 176 passing yards. Fresno State finished with 216 total yards, including 37 on the ground and 179 through the air.
Kansas converted 2-10 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Kansas led 24-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Laith Marjan 47 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Elijah Gilliam run for 3 yds for a TD (Dylan Lynch KICK) (Dylan Lynch KICK) (Fresno State led 7-7 over Kansas).
Rushing Touchdown
Leshon Williams run for 19 yds for a TD (Laith Marjan KICK) (Kansas led 14-7 over Fresno State).
Passing Touchdown
Jalon Daniels pass complete to Cam Pickett for 21 yds for a TD (Laith Marjan KICK) (Kansas led 7-0 over Fresno State).
Passing Touchdown
Jalon Daniels pass complete to Cam Pickett for 13 yds for a TD (Laith Marjan KICK) (Kansas led 21-7 over Fresno State).
Field Goal Good
Laith Marjan 47 yd FG GOOD (Kansas led 24-7 over Fresno State).
Passing Touchdown
Jalon Daniels pass complete to Keaton Kubecka for 12 yds for a TD (Laith Marjan KICK) (Kansas led 31-7 over Fresno State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-7
Kansas defeated Fresno State.
Total yards
383-216
Kansas held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
207
Kansas averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
176
Kansas averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-10
Kansas's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-15
Fresno State's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas | Fresno State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 383 | 216 |
| Passing Yards | 176 | 179 |
| Rushing Yards | 207 | 37 |
| First Downs | 22 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-10 | 7-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-72 | 4-50 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-20 | 18-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 33:08 | 26:52 |