Kansas State Wildcats 42–17 Kansas Jayhawks: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

Kansas State Wildcats defeated Kansas Jayhawks 42–17 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Kansas State Wildcats 42, Kansas Jayhawks 17.

Game summary

Kansas State Wildcats rolled past Kansas Jayhawks 42–17 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson (Kansas State) — 95.0 pass yds, +0.24 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #1 J.Brown caught at KU43 — 1 rec, 78.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kansas State Wildcats	12	0	12	6	42
Kansas Jayhawks	12	6	3	0	17

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 30

KUKansas Jayhawks

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Kansas
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Rushing touchdown
Kansas State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Rushing touchdown
Kansas
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q1TD
#J#12 J.Tibbs caught at KU00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
#12 J.Tibbs caught at KU00 catch for a touchdown (27 yards)
Kansas
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Rushing touchdown
Kansas State
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Rushing touchdown
Kansas
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
18-21
Field goal good from 47 yards
Kansas State
Q3TD
#J#1 J.Brown caught at KU43
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
#1 J.Brown caught at KU43 catch for a touchdown (78 yards)
Kansas State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-21
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson (Kansas State) — 95.0 yds · +0.24 EPA/play +2.16 EPA
Shotgun #2 A.Johnson (Kansas State) — 31.0 yds · -0.43 EPA/play -2.60 EPA
o Huddle-Shotgun #15 C.Ballard (Kansas) — 13.0 yds · -1.30 EPA/play -2.61 EPA

Receiving

#1 J.Brown caught at KU43 (Kansas State) — 1 rec · 78.0 yds +5.38 EPA
#1 J.Brown caught at KU10 (Kansas State) — 1 rec · 34.0 yds +1.11 EPA
#1 J.Brown caught at KU01 (Kansas State) — 1 rec · 28.0 yds +2.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson	Kansas State	9	66.7%	95	+0.24	+2.16
Shotgun #2 A.Johnson	Kansas State	6	50.0%	31	-0.43	-2.60
o Huddle-Shotgun #15 C.Ballard	Kansas	2	50.0%	13	-1.30	-2.61
No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Daniels	Kansas	9	55.6%	42	-0.41	-3.66
Shotgun #6 J.Daniels	Kansas	30	40.0%	62	-0.54	-16.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kansas State	Kansas
Plays	53	76
EPA / play	0.000	-0.159
Total EPA	+0.03	-12.08
Success rate	45.3%	42.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.433	-0.548
Rush EPA / play	-0.204	+0.297
Yards	371	274

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kansas	5	25	+4.05	Rush TD
Q1	Kansas State	7	72	+1.79	Rush TD
Q1	Kansas	3	6	-2.47	Touchdown
Q1	Kansas	10	37	-3.12	Ended
Q1	Kansas State	3	4	-3.42	Punt
Q1	Kansas	3	-1	-3.08	Punt
Q1	Kansas State	5	72	+5.12	Pass TD
Q1	Kansas	5	4	-0.87	Ended
Q2	Kansas State	8	25	-3.33	Punt
Q2	Kansas	18	95	+7.46	Rush TD
Q2	Kansas State	1	3	-0.76	Ended
Q3	Kansas	3	6	-2.42	Punt
Q3	Kansas State	3	-1	-2.79	Punt
Q3	Kansas	3	10	-5.30	Interception
Q3	Kansas State	7	42	+3.23	Rush TD
Q3	Kansas	11	45	+0.48	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Kansas Jayhawks · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-5.53 EPA)
Q3 · Kansas State Wildcats · #1 J.Brown caught at KU43 catch for a touchdown (78 yards) (+5.38 EPA)
Q3 · Kansas Jayhawks · Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass to #7 C.Pickett caught at 44 for 6 yards (4th & 2) (+4.65 EPA)
Q4 · Kansas State Wildcats · Rush (1st & 8) (-4.09 EPA)
Q3 · Kansas Jayhawks · Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass intercepted (-4.0 EPA)
Q1 · Kansas Jayhawks · Fumble (-3.74 EPA)
Q4 · Kansas State Wildcats · Rush (4th & 3) (+3.5 EPA)
Q4 · Kansas Jayhawks · o Huddle-Shotgun #15 C.Ballard pass intercepted (-3.3 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kansas State Wildcats controlled the final (42–17) in Week 9.
Passing edge: No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson (Kansas State) — 95.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kansas at -0.159 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Kansas State Wildcats 42, Kansas Jayhawks 17 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Kansas State Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Kansas State Wildcats won with a final score of 42–17.

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=401756932.

Who led Kansas State Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks in passing?

No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson (Kansas State) led passers with 95.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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