Total Yards
Kansas State464
North Dakota354
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North Dakota at Kansas State
Aug 30, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 1
Away
North Dakota
Road profile
Final Score
35 - 38
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kansas State318
North Dakota252
Rushing Yards
Kansas State146
North Dakota102
Turnovers
Kansas State1
North Dakota1
Game Conditions
Temperature81°F
Wind8 mph S
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Kansas State vs North Dakota box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kansas State28:46
North Dakota31:14
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kansas State edges North Dakota 38-35
Kansas State defeated North Dakota 38-35 in Week 1 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 464-354 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas State set the terms early in a game that finished 38-35. Luis Rodriguez 30 yd FG GOOD came with 5:26 left in the first quarter, giving Kansas State the first major swing.
Kansas State's box score carried the story: 464 total yards, 146 rushing yards, and 318 passing yards. North Dakota finished with 354 total yards, including 102 on the ground and 252 through the air.
Kansas State converted 5-13 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Kansas State led 17-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Avery Johnson pass complete to Jayce Brown for 44 yds for a TD (Luis Rodriguez KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Luis Rodriguez 30 yd FG GOOD (Kansas State led 3-0 over North Dakota).
Rushing Touchdown
Jerry Kaminski 0 Yd Run (C.J. Elrichs Kick) (North Dakota led 7-3 over Kansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Avery Johnson pass complete to Jayce Brown for 44 yds for a TD (Luis Rodriguez KICK) (Kansas State led 10-7 over North Dakota).
Rushing Touchdown
Jerry Kaminski run for 1 yd for a TD (C.J. Elrichs KICK) (North Dakota led 14-10 over Kansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Avery Johnson pass complete to Jaron Tibbs for 30 yds for a TD (Luis Rodriguez KICK) (Kansas State led 17-14 over North Dakota).
Rushing Touchdown
Sawyer Seidl run for 16 yds for a TD (C.J. Elrichs KICK) (North Dakota led 21-17 over Kansas State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-35
Kansas State defeated North Dakota.
Total yards
464-354
Kansas State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
146
Kansas State averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
318
Kansas State averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Kansas State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
North Dakota's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas State | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 464 | 354 |
| Passing Yards | 318 | 252 |
| Rushing Yards | 146 | 102 |
| First Downs | 22 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-36 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-43 | 24-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 28:46 | 31:14 |