Troy Vikings vs. Kansas State Wildcats: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Kansas State Wildcats defeated Troy Vikings 42–13 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Troy Vikings 13, Kansas State Wildcats 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Troy Vikings	0	9	0	3	13
Kansas State Wildcats	6	12	6	12	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Will Howard (Kansas State) — 242.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +8.15 EPA
• Goose Crowder (Troy) — 37.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.13 EPA
• Gunnar Watson (Troy) — 149.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.18 EPA/play -6.46 EPA

Rushing

• Kimani Vidal (Troy) — 83.0 yds -0.47 EPA
• Treshaun Ward (Kansas State) — 58.0 yds -0.15 EPA
• DJ Giddens (Kansas State) — 52.0 yds +0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Phillip Brooks (Kansas State) — 7 rec · 94.0 yds +1.03 EPA
• Chris Lewis (Troy) — 5 rec · 50.0 yds +1.48 EPA
• Devonte Ross (Troy) — 5 rec · 38.0 yds +0.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Howard	Kansas State	33	63.6%	242	3	+0.25	+8.15
Goose Crowder	Troy	7	71.4%	37	0	+0.02	+0.13
Gunnar Watson	Troy	35	48.6%	149	1	-0.18	-6.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Troy	Kansas State
Plays	66	69
EPA / play	-0.281	+0.161
Total EPA	-18.52	+11.13
Success rate	24.2%	46.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.151	+0.247
Rush EPA / play	-0.508	+0.083
Yards	286	386

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kansas State	8	71	+5.80	Pass TD
Q1	Troy	3	4	-3.06	Punt
Q1	Kansas State	6	18	-1.55	Punt
Q1	Troy	10	36	-3.22	Ended
Q1	Kansas State	12	61	+4.56	Rush TD
Q2	Troy	6	20	-4.67	Interception
Q2	Kansas State	3	16	-3.45	Interception
Q2	Troy	13	73	+1.51	Field goal
Q2	Kansas State	3	8	-0.96	Punt
Q2	Troy	5	50	+4.68	Pass TD
Q2	Kansas State	5	66	+5.93	Pass TD
Q2	Troy	1	5	-1.00	Ended
Q3	Troy	3	9	-1.40	Punt
Q3	Kansas State	3	2	-3.13	Punt
Q3	Troy	3	3	-1.79	Punt
Q3	Kansas State	3	6	-2.58	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Troy Vikings · Gunnar Watson pass to Chris Lewis for a touchdown (21 yards) (+5.27 EPA)
2. Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Will Howard pass to Phillip Brooks for a touchdown (39 yards) (+5.16 EPA)
3. Q2 · Troy Vikings · Gunnar Watson pass intercepted (-4.35 EPA)
4. Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Will Howard pass intercepted (-4.21 EPA)
5. Q3 · Troy Vikings · Kimani Vidal rushes for 46 yards (2nd & 8) (+4.12 EPA)
6. Q1 · Troy Vikings · Kimani Vidal rushes for a loss of 2 yards (4th & 1) (-3.9 EPA)
7. Q1 · Kansas State Wildcats · Will Howard pass to Jadon Jackson for 24 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.16 EPA)
8. Q4 · Troy Vikings · Kimani Vidal rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kansas State Wildcats controlled the final (42–13) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Will Howard (Kansas State) — 242.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Kansas State at 0.161 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 Troy Vikings vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Troy Vikings 13, Kansas State Wildcats 42 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Troy Vikings vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Kansas State Wildcats won with a final score of 13–42.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525829.

Who led Troy Vikings vs Kansas State Wildcats in passing?

Will Howard (Kansas State) led passers with 242.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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