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UCF at Kansas State
Sep 27, 2025 • Completed
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UCF
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Final Score
20 - 34

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Game Conditions
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Excitement
4.38
Postgame Win Probability
Kansas State: 95.5%
UCF: 4.5%
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Game Story
Kansas State beats UCF 34-20
Kansas State defeated UCF 34-20 in Week 5 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 438-402 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Kansas State set the terms early in a game that finished 34-20. Joe Jackson run for 1 yd for a TD (Luis Rodriguez KICK) came with 3:52 left in the quarter 2, giving Kansas State the first major swing.
Kansas State's box score carried the story: 438 total yards, 270 rushing yards, and 168 passing yards. UCF finished with 402 total yards, including 205 on the ground and 197 through the air.
Kansas State converted 6-14 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Kansas State led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dylan Edwards 75 Yd Run (Luis Rodriguez Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Joe Jackson run for 1 yd for a TD (Luis Rodriguez KICK) (Kansas State led 10-0 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
DJ Black 82 Yd pass from Jacurri Brown (Noe Ruelas Kick) (UCF led 7-10 over Kansas State).
Field Goal Good
Luis Rodriguez 38 yd FG GOOD (Kansas State led 3-0 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
Will Anciaux 3 Yd pass from Avery Johnson (Luis Rodriguez Kick) (Kansas State led 17-7 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Oakley 1 Yd pass from Avery Johnson (Luis Rodriguez Kick) (Kansas State led 24-7 over UCF).
Field Goal Good
Noe Ruelas 53 Yd Field Goal (UCF led 10-24 over Kansas State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-20
Kansas State defeated UCF.
Total yards
438-402
Kansas State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
270
Kansas State averaged 6.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
168
Kansas State averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-14
Kansas State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-13
UCF's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas State | UCF |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 438 | 402 |
| Passing Yards | 168 | 197 |
| Rushing Yards | 270 | 205 |
| First Downs | 21 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-25 | 6-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-26 | 13-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 32:09 | 27:51 |