Stanford Cardinal vs. Kansas State Wildcats: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Kansas State Wildcats defeated Stanford Cardinal 24–7 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Stanford Cardinal 7, Kansas State Wildcats 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Stanford Cardinal	0	0	0	6	7
Kansas State Wildcats	6	6	0	9	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner McKee (24) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +4.89 EPA
• Skylar Thompson (2306) — 0.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -5.00 EPA
• Jack West (24) — 0.0 yds · -0.51 EPA/play -7.14 EPA

Rushing

• Deuce Vaughn (2306) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA
• Austin Jones (24) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Skylar Thompson (2306) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.66 EPA

Receiving

• Brycen Tremayne (24) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.26 EPA
• Benjamin Yurosek (24) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA
• Daniel Imatorbhebhe (2306) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner McKee	24	20	75.0%	0	1	+0.24	+4.89
Skylar Thompson	2306	17	52.9%	0	0	-0.29	-5.00
Jack West	24	14	57.1%	0	0	-0.51	-7.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	STAN	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	1	0	+1.02	Rush TD
Q1	24	5	0	+1.60	Ended
Q1	2306	9	0	+2.06	Interception
Q1	24	3	0	-2.47	Punt
Q1	24	5	0	-1.32	Punt
Q2	2306	4	0	+1.29	Ended
Q2	24	6	0	-0.91	Interception
Q2	2306	1	0	+6.10	Rush TD
Q2	2306	2	0	-1.96	Ended
Q2	24	3	0	-1.83	Punt
Q2	2306	5	0	-1.81	Punt
Q2	24	7	0	-3.91	Punt
Q3	2306	6	0	-1.54	Ended
Q3	24	8	0	+0.20	Punt
Q3	2306	4	0	-1.67	Punt
Q4	24	1	0	+2.40	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Deuce Vaughn 59 Yd Run (Taiten Winkel Kick) (+6.11 EPA)
2. Q1 · Kansas State Wildcats · Skylar Thompson pass intercepted, touchback. Kyu Blu Kelly return for no gain (-5.32 EPA)
3. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Jack West pass intercepted TJ Smith return for 39 yds to the Stanf 20 (-3.93 EPA)
4. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · Tanner McKee pass complete to John Humphreys for 29 yds to the KanSt 48 for a 1ST down (+3.62 EPA)
5. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · Jack West pass intercepted Russ Yeast return for a loss of 2 yards to the KanSt 31 (-3.21 EPA)
6. Q1 · Kansas State Wildcats · Skylar Thompson pass complete to Phillip Brooks for 56 yds to the Stanf 6 for a 1ST down (+2.79 EPA)
7. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · Jack West pass complete to Brycen Tremayne for 27 yds to the KanSt 48 for a 1ST down (+2.64 EPA)
8. Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · Tanner McKee pass complete to John Humphreys for 20 yds to the KanSt 49 for a 1ST down (+2.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kansas State Wildcats controlled the final (24–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tanner McKee (24) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: STAN 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 Stanford Cardinal vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Stanford Cardinal 7, Kansas State Wildcats 24 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Stanford Cardinal vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Kansas State Wildcats won with a final score of 7–24.

Where can I find the Stanford Cardinal vs Kansas State Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401287889.

Who led Stanford Cardinal vs Kansas State Wildcats in passing?

Tanner McKee (24) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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