Rutgers Scarlet Knights 41–44 Kansas State Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Kansas State Wildcats defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 44–41 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 41, Kansas State Wildcats 44.

Game summary

Kansas State Wildcats edged Rutgers Scarlet Knights 44–41 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 14 plays.
Passing leader: Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 203.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.14 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Dylan Edwards — 196.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Ian Strong — 5 rec, 105.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kansas State (+0.304/play) vs Rutgers (+0.116/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	6	18	6	6	41
Kansas State Wildcats	3	12	12	12	44

Scoring Map

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

RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 14

+3OPP 31

KSUKansas State Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Kansas State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 29 yards
Rutgers
Q1TD
ARAntwan Raymond
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Antwan Raymond rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q2TD
AJAvery Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Avery Johnson rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Rutgers
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 31 yards
Rutgers
Q2TD
JBJa'shon Benjamin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-9
Ja'shon Benjamin rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q2TD
DEDylan Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Avery Johnson pass to Dylan Edwards for a touchdown (26 yards)
Rutgers
Q2TD
ARAntwan Raymond
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Antwan Raymond rushes 24 yards for a touchdown
Rutgers
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 31
Score
24-15
Field goal good from 48 yards
Rutgers
Q3TD
JBJa'shon Benjamin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-15
Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Ja'shon Benjamin for a touchdown (7 yards)
Kansas State
Q3TD
DEDylan Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-21
Dylan Edwards rushes 65 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q3TD
GOGarrett Oakley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-27
Avery Johnson pass to Garrett Oakley for a touchdown (13 yards)
Rutgers
Q4TD
ARAntwan Raymond
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-27
Antwan Raymond rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q4TD
JJJoe Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-33
Avery Johnson pass to Joe Jackson for a touchdown (9 yards)
Kansas State
Q4TD
DEDylan Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-39
Dylan Edwards rushes 36 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 203.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +4.42 EPA
Athan Kaliakmanis (Rutgers) — 221.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.57 EPA

Rushing

Dylan Edwards (Kansas State) — 196.0 yds · 2 TD +0.42 EPA
Antwan Raymond (Rutgers) — 113.0 yds · 3 TD +0.14 EPA
Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 64.0 yds · 1 TD +0.60 EPA

Receiving

Ian Strong (Rutgers) — 5 rec · 105.0 yds +1.35 EPA
Jayce Brown (Kansas State) — 5 rec · 60.0 yds +0.81 EPA
KJ Duff (Rutgers) — 3 rec · 58.0 yds +1.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Avery Johnson	Kansas State	32	46.9%	203	3	+0.14	+4.42
Athan Kaliakmanis	Rutgers	35	40.0%	221	1	+0.07	+2.57

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rutgers	Kansas State
Plays	66	72
EPA / play	+0.116	+0.304
Total EPA	+7.67	+21.91
Success rate	39.4%	38.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.073	+0.138
Rush EPA / play	+0.165	+0.437
Yards	386	557

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rutgers	3	4	-2.81	Punt
Q1	Kansas State	8	69	+1.76	Field goal
Q1	Rutgers	13	75	+6.25	Rush TD
Q1	Kansas State	9	75	+6.10	Rush TD
Q2	Rutgers	5	62	+0.99	Field goal
Q2	Kansas State	3	2	-2.74	Punt
Q2	Rutgers	4	75	+5.76	Rush TD
Q2	Kansas State	6	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q2	Rutgers	6	75	+5.92	Rush TD
Q2	Kansas State	6	47	-2.44	Interception
Q2	Rutgers	6	28	-0.54	Field goal
Q2	Kansas State	3	5	-0.70	Ended
Q3	Kansas State	3	6	-2.29	Punt
Q3	Rutgers	9	42	+3.62	Pass TD
Q3	Kansas State	3	-4	-3.08	Punt
Q3	Rutgers	3	-5	-3.97	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Kansas State Wildcats · Dylan Edwards rushes 65 yards for a touchdown (+6.07 EPA)
Q4 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson pass to Dante Cephas for 35 yards (4th & 3) (+5.29 EPA)
Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Ian Strong for 60 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.59 EPA)
Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Antwan Raymond rushes for 65 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.52 EPA)
Q4 · Kansas State Wildcats · Dylan Edwards rushes 36 yards for a touchdown (+4.05 EPA)
Q3 · Kansas State Wildcats · Punt for 67 yards (-3.75 EPA)
Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson pass to Dylan Edwards for a touchdown (26 yards) (+3.55 EPA)
Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson pass intercepted (-3.43 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kansas State Wildcats controlled the final (44–41) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 203.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Kansas State at 0.304 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 41, Kansas State Wildcats 44 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Kansas State Wildcats won with a final score of 41–44.

Where can I find the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Kansas State Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677088.

Who led Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Kansas State Wildcats in passing?

Avery Johnson (Kansas State) led passers with 203.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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