South Dakota Coyotes vs. Kansas State Wildcats: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Kansas State Wildcats defeated South Dakota Coyotes 27–24 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: South Dakota Coyotes 24, Kansas State Wildcats 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Dakota Coyotes	9	6	0	6	24
Kansas State Wildcats	3	15	0	6	27

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Skylar Thompson (2306) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.52 EPA
• Austin Simmons (233) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -4.96 EPA
• Alex Delton (2306) — 0.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -8.41 EPA

Rushing

• Alex Barnes (2306) — 0.0 yds -0.71 EPA
• Alex Delton (2306) — 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA
• Kai Henry (233) — 0.0 yds -0.43 EPA

Receiving

• Levi Falck (233) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Dalton Schoen (2306) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.31 EPA
• Dakarai Allen (233) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.38 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Skylar Thompson	2306	16	50.0%	0	1	-0.03	-0.52
Austin Simmons	233	48	50.0%	0	1	-0.10	-4.96
Alex Delton	2306	15	33.3%	0	0	-0.56	-8.41

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SDAK	KSU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	2306	4	0	+2.04	Ended
Q1	233	1	0	+0.82	Rush TD
Q1	233	5	0	+4.04	Ended
Q1	2306	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2306	9	0	+1.34	Ended
Q1	233	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	233	3	0	-2.13	Ended
Q1	2306	1	0	-5.84	Fumble
Q1	233	7	0	-0.96	Punt
Q1	2306	3	0	-2.91	Punt
Q1	233	3	0	-1.25	Punt
Q2	2306	4	0	-8.20	Touchdown
Q2	233	1	0	+2.52	Pass TD
Q2	233	3	0	+1.74	Ended
Q2	2306	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2306	6	0	+1.01	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Alex Delton pass intercepted for a TD Alex Gray return for 25 yds for a TD, (Mason Lorber KICK) (-7.19 EPA)
2. Q4 · South Dakota Coyotes · Brady Schutt punt for 38 yds , Isaiah Zuber returns for 85 yds for a TD, (Blake Lynch KICK) (-6.82 EPA)
3. Q1 · Kansas State Wildcats · Alex Barnes run for a loss of 3 yards to the KanSt 17 Alex Barnes fumbled, forced by Mark Collins Jr., recovered by SDako Kameron Cline (-5.84 EPA)
4. Q4 · Kansas State Wildcats · Alex Barnes run for 4 yds to the SDako 16 Alex Barnes fumbled, forced by Phillip Powell, recovered by SDako Alex Gray (-5.05 EPA)
5. Q4 · Kansas State Wildcats · Skylar Thompson pass complete to Isaiah Zuber for 10 yds for a TD, (A. Barnes Run For Two-point Conversion) (+4.35 EPA)
6. Q2 · South Dakota Coyotes · Kai Henry run for no gain to the KanSt 34 (-4.19 EPA)
7. Q4 · South Dakota Coyotes · Mason Lorber 51 yd FG MISSED (-3.48 EPA)
8. Q1 · Kansas State Wildcats · Skylar Thompson run for 44 yds to the SDako 20 for a 1ST down (+3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kansas State Wildcats controlled the final (27–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Skylar Thompson (2306) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: SDAK at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of South Dakota Coyotes vs Kansas State Wildcats?

South Dakota Coyotes 24, Kansas State Wildcats 27 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won South Dakota Coyotes vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Kansas State Wildcats won with a final score of 24–27.

Where can I find the South Dakota Coyotes vs Kansas State Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401013057.

Who led South Dakota Coyotes vs Kansas State Wildcats in passing?

Skylar Thompson (2306) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for South Dakota Coyotes at Kansas State Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.