Kansas State Wildcats 27–30 Missouri Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2023

Quick answer

Missouri Tigers defeated Kansas State Wildcats 30–27 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Kansas State Wildcats 27, Missouri Tigers 30.

Game summary

Missouri Tigers edged Kansas State Wildcats 30–27 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Brady Cook (Missouri) — 343.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.34 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Treshaun Ward — 54.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Luther Burden III — 7 rec, 114.0 yds.
EPA edge: Missouri (+0.071/play) vs Kansas State (+0.048/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kansas State Wildcats	6	6	9	3	27
Missouri Tigers	9	6	0	12	30

Scoring Map

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

KSUKansas State Wildcats

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 29

+3

+3OPP 9

+3OPP 44

MIZMissouri Tigers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Kansas State
Q1TD
PBPhillip Brooks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Will Howard pass to Phillip Brooks for a touchdown (10 yards)
Missouri
Q1TD
LBLuther Burden III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Brady Cook pass to Luther Burden III for a touchdown (47 yards)
Missouri
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 30 yards
Kansas State
Q2TD
BSBen Sinnott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Will Howard pass to Ben Sinnott for a touchdown (3 yards)
Missouri
Q2TD
BCBrady Cook
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Brady Cook rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
15-15
Field goal good from 46 yards
Kansas State
Q3TD
BSBen Sinnott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Will Howard pass to Ben Sinnott for a touchdown (3 yards)
Missouri
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
21-18
Field goal good from 25 yards
Missouri
Q4TD
LBLuther Burden III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Brady Cook pass to Luther Burden III for a touchdown (26 yards)
Kansas State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
24-24
Field goal good from 26 yards
Missouri
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 44
Score
24-27
Field goal good from 61 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brady Cook (Missouri) — 343.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +12.80 EPA
Will Howard (Kansas State) — 257.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +6.89 EPA

Rushing

Treshaun Ward (Kansas State) — 54.0 yds +0.07 EPA
DJ Giddens (Kansas State) — 36.0 yds -0.25 EPA
Cody Schrader (Missouri) — 22.0 yds -0.22 EPA

Receiving

Luther Burden III (Missouri) — 7 rec · 114.0 yds +1.36 EPA
Theo Wease Jr. (Missouri) — 6 rec · 72.0 yds +0.96 EPA
Ben Sinnott (Kansas State) — 5 rec · 78.0 yds +1.78 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brady Cook	Missouri	38	60.5%	343	2	+0.34	+12.80
Will Howard	Kansas State	42	59.5%	257	3	+0.16	+6.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kansas State	Missouri
Plays	74	63
EPA / play	+0.048	+0.071
Total EPA	+3.57	+4.46
Success rate	40.5%	42.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.164	+0.337
Rush EPA / play	-0.104	-0.334
Yards	392	394

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kansas State	11	76	+5.54	Pass TD
Q1	Missouri	6	75	+6.50	Pass TD
Q1	Kansas State	3	0	-5.67	Interception
Q1	Missouri	6	35	-1.11	Field goal
Q1	Kansas State	3	8	-1.84	Punt
Q1	Missouri	5	24	-1.32	Missed FG
Q2	Kansas State	10	64	+5.01	Pass TD
Q2	Missouri	6	75	+5.99	Rush TD
Q2	Kansas State	6	38	-0.69	Missed FG
Q2	Missouri	5	5	-1.95	Punt
Q2	Kansas State	3	5	-0.32	Punt
Q2	Missouri	3	4	-0.83	Punt
Q2	Kansas State	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Missouri	3	0	-3.07	Punt
Q3	Kansas State	5	16	-2.03	Field goal
Q3	Missouri	5	14	-2.32	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Missouri Tigers · Brady Cook pass to Luther Burden III for a touchdown (47 yards) (+4.04 EPA)
Q1 · Kansas State Wildcats · Will Howard pass intercepted (-3.69 EPA)
Q1 · Kansas State Wildcats · Will Howard pass to Phillip Brooks for a touchdown (10 yards) (+3.32 EPA)
Q4 · Missouri Tigers · Brady Cook pass to Luther Burden III for a touchdown (26 yards) (+2.95 EPA)
Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Will Howard pass to Jadon Jackson for 21 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.95 EPA)
Q2 · Missouri Tigers · Brady Cook rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+2.94 EPA)
Q4 · Missouri Tigers · Brady Cook pass to Mookie Cooper for 14 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.92 EPA)
Q2 · Missouri Tigers · Brady Cook pass to Mookie Cooper for 41 yards (1st & 10) (+2.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

Missouri Tigers controlled the final (30–27) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Brady Cook (Missouri) — 343.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Missouri at 0.071 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 Kansas State Wildcats vs Missouri Tigers?

Kansas State Wildcats 27, Missouri Tigers 30 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Kansas State Wildcats vs Missouri Tigers?

Missouri Tigers won with a final score of 27–30.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520236.

Who led Kansas State Wildcats vs Missouri Tigers in passing?

Brady Cook (Missouri) led passers with 343.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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