NC State Wolfpack 19–28 Kansas State Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Kansas State Wildcats defeated NC State Wolfpack 28–19 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: NC State Wolfpack 19, Kansas State Wildcats 28.

Game summary

Kansas State Wildcats beat NC State Wolfpack 28–19 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Kevin Concepcion (NC State) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.92 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: DJ Giddens — 151.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Kevin Concepcion — 7 rec, 72.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kansas State (+0.101/play) vs NC State (+0.021/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
NC State Wolfpack	0	9	9	0	19
Kansas State Wildcats	6	12	0	6	28

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NCSUNC State Wolfpack

OPP EZ

+3OPP 9

+3OPP 32

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KSUKansas State Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Kansas State
Q1TD
DGDJ Giddens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Avery Johnson pass to DJ Giddens for a touchdown (37 yards)
Kansas State
Q2TD
DGDJ Giddens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
DJ Giddens rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
NC State
Q2TD
BABrennan Armstrong
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Brennan Armstrong rushes 31 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q2TD
AJAvery Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Avery Johnson rushes 19 yards for a touchdown
NC State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
9-18
Field goal good from 26 yards
NC State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
12-18
Field goal good from 49 yards
NC State
Q3TD
TPTrent Pennix
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Trent Pennix rushes 60 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q4TD
JBJayce Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Avery Johnson pass to Jayce Brown for a touchdown (11 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kevin Concepcion (NC State) — 0.0 yds · -0.92 EPA/play -0.92 EPA
Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 168.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -2.63 EPA
Brennan Armstrong (NC State) — 165.0 yds · -0.24 EPA/play -6.87 EPA

Rushing

DJ Giddens (Kansas State) — 151.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA
Brennan Armstrong (NC State) — 123.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA
Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 71.0 yds · 1 TD +1.07 EPA

Receiving

Kevin Concepcion (NC State) — 7 rec · 72.0 yds +0.58 EPA
Jayce Brown (Kansas State) — 5 rec · 52.0 yds +1.07 EPA
Keagan Johnson (Kansas State) — 3 rec · 31.0 yds +1.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kevin Concepcion	NC State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.92	-0.92
Avery Johnson	Kansas State	31	45.2%	168	2	-0.09	-2.63
Brennan Armstrong	NC State	29	48.3%	165	0	-0.24	-6.87

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NC State	Kansas State
Plays	62	71
EPA / play	+0.021	+0.101
Total EPA	+1.28	+7.20
Success rate	37.1%	40.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.260	-0.085
Rush EPA / play	+0.283	+0.246
Yards	404	425

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kansas State	6	75	+6.15	Pass TD
Q1	NC State	4	20	-0.99	Punt
Q1	Kansas State	3	4	-3.03	Punt
Q1	NC State	4	16	-1.85	Punt
Q1	Kansas State	4	12	-2.16	Punt
Q1	NC State	13	64	-1.21	Ended
Q2	Kansas State	8	62	+5.11	Rush TD
Q2	Kansas State	1	28	+1.22	Ended
Q2	NC State	9	76	+6.28	Rush TD
Q2	Kansas State	10	75	+6.01	Rush TD
Q2	NC State	7	47	-1.32	Field goal
Q3	NC State	5	44	+0.35	Field goal
Q3	Kansas State	6	22	-1.17	Punt
Q3	NC State	6	45	+0.34	Missed FG
Q3	Kansas State	3	-1	-3.62	Punt
Q3	NC State	7	75	+6.37	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · NC State Wolfpack · Trent Pennix rushes 60 yards for a touchdown (+8.36 EPA)
Q1 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson pass to DJ Giddens for a touchdown (37 yards) (+6.41 EPA)
Q3 · NC State Wolfpack · Brennan Armstrong pass to Kevin Concepcion for 40 yards (3rd & 12) (+5.42 EPA)
Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson rushes 19 yards for a touchdown (+4.53 EPA)
Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Jack Blumer rushes for 30 yards (4th & 5) (+4.27 EPA)
Q3 · NC State Wolfpack · Brennan Armstrong pass to Dacari Collins for 38 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.12 EPA)
Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · Brennan Armstrong rushes 31 yards for a touchdown (+4.02 EPA)
Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · Brennan Armstrong — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kansas State Wildcats controlled the final (28–19) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Kevin Concepcion (NC State) — yds.
EPA edge: Kansas State at 0.101 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of NC State Wolfpack vs Kansas State Wildcats?

NC State Wolfpack 19, Kansas State Wildcats 28 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won NC State Wolfpack vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Kansas State Wildcats won with a final score of 19–28.

Where can I find the NC State Wolfpack vs Kansas State Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551764.

Who led NC State Wolfpack vs Kansas State Wildcats in passing?

Kevin Concepcion (NC State) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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