Kansas State Wildcats 31–27 Kansas Jayhawks: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2023

Quick answer

Kansas State Wildcats defeated Kansas Jayhawks 31–27 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Kansas State Wildcats 31, Kansas Jayhawks 27.

Game summary

Kansas State Wildcats edged Kansas Jayhawks 31–27 in Week 12 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Cole Ballard (Kansas) — 147.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.32 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: DJ Giddens — 120.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jayce Brown — 4 rec, 96.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kansas (+0.259/play) vs Kansas State (+0.112/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kansas State Wildcats	6	6	6	6	31
Kansas Jayhawks	6	12	6	0	27

Scoring Map

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

KSUKansas State Wildcats

KUKansas Jayhawks

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Kansas State
Q1TD
BSBen Sinnott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Will Howard pass to Ben Sinnott for a touchdown (11 yards)
Kansas
Q1TD
DNDevin Neal
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Devin Neal rushes 36 yards for a touchdown
Kansas
Q2TD
DNDevin Neal
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Devin Neal rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q2TD
KJKeagan Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Will Howard pass to Keagan Johnson for a touchdown (11 yards)
Kansas
Q2TD
LALawrence Arnold
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Cole Ballard pass to Lawrence Arnold for a touchdown (5 yards)
Kansas
Q3TD
DNDevin Neal
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Devin Neal rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q3TD
DGDJ Giddens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
DJ Giddens rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q4TD
WHWill Howard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Will Howard rushes 15 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cole Ballard (Kansas) — 147.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +5.83 EPA
Will Howard (Kansas State) — 159.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +0.76 EPA

Rushing

DJ Giddens (Kansas State) — 120.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA
Devin Neal (Kansas) — 148.0 yds · 3 TD +0.62 EPA
Daniel Hishaw Jr. (Kansas) — 38.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Receiving

Jayce Brown (Kansas State) — 4 rec · 96.0 yds +0.51 EPA
Ben Sinnott (Kansas State) — 4 rec · 39.0 yds +1.15 EPA
Phillip Brooks (Kansas State) — 1 rec · 9.0 yds -0.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cole Ballard	Kansas	18	61.1%	147	1	+0.32	+5.83
Will Howard	Kansas State	26	50.0%	159	2	+0.03	+0.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kansas State	Kansas
Plays	62	57
EPA / play	+0.112	+0.259
Total EPA	+6.94	+14.76
Success rate	45.2%	50.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.029	+0.324
Rush EPA / play	+0.172	+0.229
Yards	351	422

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kansas State	5	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	Kansas	3	9	-1.40	Punt
Q1	Kansas State	7	31	-0.52	Punt
Q1	Kansas	11	86	+8.11	Rush TD
Q1	Kansas State	3	9	-1.32	Punt
Q1	Kansas	7	81	+5.18	Ended
Q2	Kansas	1	9	+2.35	Rush TD
Q2	Kansas State	8	40	-3.44	Ended
Q2	Kansas State	1	11	+2.79	Pass TD
Q2	Kansas	13	60	+4.21	Pass TD
Q2	Kansas State	1	3	-0.65	Ended
Q3	Kansas	3	65	+5.02	Rush TD
Q3	Kansas State	3	7	-2.19	Punt
Q3	Kansas	3	6	-2.63	Punt
Q3	Kansas State	10	87	+7.89	Rush TD
Q3	Kansas	3	6	-3.92	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Kansas State Wildcats · Treshaun Ward rushes for 52 yards (2nd & 10) (+5.3 EPA)
Q4 · Kansas Jayhawks · Punt (-4.04 EPA)
Q3 · Kansas State Wildcats · Will Howard pass intercepted (-3.96 EPA)
Q2 · Kansas Jayhawks · Cole Ballard pass to Lawrence Arnold for a touchdown (5 yards) (+3.74 EPA)
Q1 · Kansas State Wildcats · Will Howard pass to Ben Sinnott for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.57 EPA)
Q3 · Kansas Jayhawks · Cole Ballard pass to Mason Fairchild for 59 yards (1st & 10) (+3.53 EPA)
Q1 · Kansas State Wildcats · Will Howard pass to Jayce Brown for 46 yards (1st & 10) (+3.32 EPA)
Q1 · Kansas Jayhawks · Devin Neal rushes 36 yards for a touchdown (+3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kansas State Wildcats controlled the final (31–27) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Cole Ballard (Kansas) — 147.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Kansas at 0.259 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Kansas State Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Kansas State Wildcats 31, Kansas Jayhawks 27 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Kansas State Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Kansas State Wildcats won with a final score of 31–27.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525896.

Who led Kansas State Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks in passing?

Cole Ballard (Kansas) led passers with 147.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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