Kansas State dominates Kansas 42-17 in Big 12 matchup
Kansas State overwhelmed Kansas 42-17 on Saturday in Week 9, with the Wildcats' offense producing explosive plays throughout the contest. Kansas State quarterback A. Johnson led a dominant performance, connecting on multiple deep passes including a 78-yard touchdown to J. Brown in the third quarter and a 27-yard touchdown to J. Tibbs in the first quarter. Rusher J. Knuth added a highlight with a 40-yard gain late in the fourth quarter.
Kansas State jumped out to a 21-7 first-quarter advantage before shutting down Kansas completely in the second quarter. The Wildcats extended their lead in the third quarter and added another touchdown in the fourth to put the game away. Kansas managed only one significant scoring drive, with J. Daniels scoring on a 6-yard rushing touchdown in the opening period.
Kansas State's defense was particularly stifling, holding Kansas scoreless after halftime. Joe Jackson led Kansas State rushers with 69 yards, while Brayden Loftin caught 9 passes for the Wildcats. Kansas State covered the 3.5-point spread and easily surpassed the 56-point over-under line.
AI-generated recap · Aug 3, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas State | 21 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 42 |
 Kansas | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Timeline
Drive Chart
Box Score
| Statistic | Kansas State | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 11-17 | 18-37 |
| Pass Yards | 231 | 137 |
| Rush Yards | 140 | 110 |
| Total Yards | 371 | 247 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| 3rd Down | 3-10 | 6-16 |
| Penalties | 3-30 | 5-46 |
| Possession | 27:20 | 32:40 |
Player Leaders
Player Leaders
Play-by-Play
(15:00) #99 L.Marjan kickoff 64 yards to the KSU01 #21 B.Noernberg return 24 yards to the KSU22 fumbled by #21 B.Noernberg at KSU22 forced by #14 J.Dye recovered by KU #41 E.Vedral at KSU25, End Of Play
(14:54) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short middle to #7 C.Pickett caught at KSU26, for 3 yards to the KSU22 (#45 A.Romaine)
(14:16) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short left to #11 B.Canty caught at KSU15, for 8 yards to the KSU14 (#47 C.Stufflebean), 1ST DOWN
(13:39) Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush left for 2 yards gain to the KSU12, End Of Play
(13:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short left to #1 E.Henderson Jr. caught at KSU15, for 6 yards to the KSU06 (#3 G.Maldonado; #32 D.Purnell)
(12:56) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Daniels rush right for 6 yards gain to the KSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:50, 1ST DOWN. The previous play is under automatic review - "Runner broke the plane". CALL UPHELD #99 L.Marjan kick attempt good (H: #37 G.Addison, LS: #51 E.Duggar)
(12:45) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass incomplete deep right to #1 J.Brown thrown to KSU40 PENALTY KU Holding (#26 J.Todd) 10 yards from KSU18 to KSU28, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
(12:38) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass complete short left to #0 L.Cure caught at KSU39, for 13 yards to the KSU41 (#27 T.Davis), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, PENALTY KSU UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct (#20 R.Ortiz) 15 yards from KSU41 to KSU26
(12:24) No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush right for 3 yards gain to the KSU29 (#52 D.Withers)
(11:52) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass complete short right to #4 J.Jackson caught at KSU26, for 6 yards to the KSU35 (#15 J.Finkley), out of bounds
(11:44) No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 11 yards gain to the KSU46 (#15 J.Finkley; #1 B.Kamara), 1ST DOWN, PENALTY KU Face Mask (#2 L.Rawls) 15 yards from KSU46 to KU39, 1ST DOWN
(11:19) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass complete deep middle to #1 J.Brown caught at KU10, for 34 yards to the KU05 (#27 T.Davis), 1ST DOWN
(10:33) No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 3 yards gain to the KU02 (#33 L.Harris III)
(09:54) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson rush left for 2 yards gain to the KU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 09:50 #43 L.Rodriguez kick attempt good (H: #8 S.McClannan, LS: #33 A.Johnson)
(09:49) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush right for 6 yards gain to the KU31 (#45 A.Romaine; #32 D.Purnell)
(09:27) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete short left to #9 D.Hishaw Jr. thrown to KU30
(09:25) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete short right to #88 B.Groen thrown to KU35 broken up by #32 D.Purnell
Ralph Ortiz 20 Yd Fumble Return (Luis Rodriguez Kick)
(09:09) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush middle for 2 yards gain to the KU23 (#55 M.Alcorn-Crowder)
(08:34) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Daniels rush right for 15 yards gain to the KU38 (#18 W.Fair; #6 Q.Moss), 1ST DOWN
(07:52) Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush middle for 9 yards gain to the KU47 (#18 W.Fair)
(07:15) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels rush right for 2 yards gain to the KU49 (#25 Z.Rich), 1ST DOWN
(06:34) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete deep left to #1 E.Henderson Jr. thrown to KSU00
(06:28) Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush right for 10 yards gain to the KSU41 (#39 T.Bates), 1ST DOWN
(05:43) Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush left for 3 yards gain to the KSU38 (#28 R.Van Wyhe; #56 D.Ilalio)
(05:05) Shotgun #4 L.Williams rush left for 4 yards gain to the KSU34 (#32 D.Purnell; #8 C.Obiazor), out of bounds
(04:33) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete short right to #11 B.Canty thrown to KSU35 broken up by #4 D.Cobbs
(04:28) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels sacked for loss of 8 yards to the KSU42 (#32 D.Purnell), fumble by #6 J.Daniels recovered by KSU #55 M.Alcorn-Crowder at KSU42, End Of Play
(04:23) Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass incomplete short left to #86 G.Oakley thrown to KSU40 QB hurried by #4 T.Lathan
(04:14) Shotgun #23 D.Rice rush middle for 4 yards gain to the KSU46 (#94 B.Herold)
(03:40) Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass incomplete short right to #86 G.Oakley thrown to KSU44 broken up by #1 B.Kamara
(03:35) #8 S.McClannan punt 34 yards to the KU20
(03:24) Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush middle for 1 yard loss to the KU19 (#45 A.Romaine)
(02:47) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete short left to #3 K.Kubecka thrown to KU38
(02:41) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete short left to #7 C.Pickett thrown to KU28 broken up by #52 R.Davis
(02:36) #35 F.Lappin punt 56 yards to the KSU25 #6 S.Lockett return 3 yards to the KSU28 (#10 J.Gilliom), out of bounds
(02:23) Shotgun #1 J.Brown rush right for 8 yards gain to the KSU36 (#4 T.Lathan)
(02:05) Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass complete short right to #1 J.Brown caught at KU46, for 20 yards to the KU44 (#0 A.Alexander), 1ST DOWN
(01:24) Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 1 yard gain to the KU43 (#4 T.Lathan)
(00:50) Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass complete short right to #12 J.Tibbs caught at KU39, for 16 yards to the KU27 (#4 T.Lathan), 1ST DOWN
(00:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass complete deep middle to #12 J.Tibbs caught at KU00, for 27 yards to the KU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:12, 1ST DOWN #43 L.Rodriguez kick attempt good (H: #8 S.McClannan, LS: #33 A.Johnson)
(00:05) Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush middle for 4 yards gain to the KU20 (#45 A.Romaine; #9 D.McIntosh)
(14:59) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short right to #1 E.Henderson Jr. caught at KU26, for 10 yards to the KU30 (#4 D.Cobbs), 1ST DOWN
(14:24) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels sacked for loss of 10 yards to the KU20 (#8 C.Obiazor, #91 J.Allen)
(13:44) Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush left for 5 yards gain to the KU25 (#91 J.Allen)
(13:06) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels sacked for loss of 10 yards to the KU15 (#52 R.Davis)
(12:27) #35 F.Lappin punt 45 yards to the KSU40 muffed by #6 S.Lockett at KSU40 recovered by KSU #6 S.Lockett at KSU36, End Of Play
(12:16) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass incomplete short right to #12 J.Tibbs thrown to KSU40 broken up by #7 D.Graham II
(12:10) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass complete short left to #87 B.Loftin caught at KSU40, for 9 yards to the KSU45 (#4 T.Lathan)
(11:32) Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 7 yards gain to the KU48 (#2 L.Rawls), 1ST DOWN
(11:15) No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 6 yards gain to the KU42 (#4 T.Lathan)
(10:39) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson rush middle for 8 yards gain to the KU34 (#27 T.Davis), 1ST DOWN
(10:06) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass incomplete short right to #23 D.Rice thrown to KU39 broken up by #94 B.Herold
(10:02) Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass complete short right to #4 J.Jackson caught at KU40, for 5 yards loss to the KU39 (#5 D.MIller)
(09:17) Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass incomplete deep left to #12 J.Tibbs thrown to KU18 QB hurried by #5 D.MIller and #15 J.Finkley
PENALTY KSU Delay Of Game 5 yards from KU39 to KU44. NO PLAY
(09:11) #8 S.McClannan punt 29 yards to the KU15 fair catch by #85 T.Nagy at KU15
(09:04) Shotgun #4 L.Williams rush middle for 1 yard gain to the KU16 (#55 M.Alcorn-Crowder)
(08:18) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short right to #7 C.Pickett caught at KU23, for 8 yards to the KU24 (#25 Z.Rich)
(07:57) No Huddle #6 J.Daniels rush middle for 4 yards gain to the KU28 (#32 D.Purnell), 1ST DOWN
(07:17) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short left to #9 D.Hishaw Jr. caught at KU25, for 2 yards loss to the KU26 (#45 A.Romaine; #32 D.Purnell)
(06:35) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete short left to #88 B.Groen thrown to KU30
(06:32) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Daniels rush middle for 13 yards gain to the KU39 (#4 D.Cobbs), 1ST DOWN
(05:47) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete deep right to #7 C.Pickett thrown to KSU32 broken up by #18 W.Fair QB hurried by #32 D.Purnell
(05:42) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short left to #5 D.Emilien caught at KU38, for 7 yards to the KU46 (#56 D.Ilalio)
(04:52) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels rush left for 6 yards gain to the KSU48, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN
(04:28) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short left to #88 B.Groen caught at KU49, for 9 yards to the KSU39 (#25 Z.Rich), out of bounds
(04:11) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Daniels rush right for 4 yards gain to the KSU35 (#3 G.Maldonado; #4 D.Cobbs), 1ST DOWN
(03:25) #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush right for 7 yards gain to the KSU28 (#7 V.Payne)
(02:47) Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush right for 2 yards gain to the KSU26 (#47 C.Stufflebean)
(02:05) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete deep left to #1 E.Henderson Jr. thrown to KSU00 PENALTY KU Holding (#9 D.Hishaw Jr.) 10 yards from KSU26 to KSU36. NO PLAY
(01:59) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short middle to #9 D.Hishaw Jr. caught at KSU30, for 14 yards to the KSU22, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN
(01:27) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short right to #3 K.Kubecka caught at KSU18, for 8 yards to the KSU14 (#32 D.Purnell)
(00:49) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels rush right for 9 yards gain to the KSU05 (#25 Z.Rich), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
(00:45) Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush middle for 2 yards gain to the KSU03 (#3 G.Maldonado)
(00:37) Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush middle for 3 yards gain to the KSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:30 #99 L.Marjan kick attempt good (H: #37 G.Addison, LS: #51 E.Duggar)
(00:23) No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 3 yards gain to the KSU26 (#15 J.Finkley)
(15:00) Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush middle for 5 yards gain to the KU30 (#3 G.Maldonado)
(14:24) Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush right for 1 yard gain to the KU31 (#55 M.Alcorn-Crowder)
(13:43) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete deep left to #1 E.Henderson Jr. thrown to KSU40
(13:38) #35 F.Lappin punt 41 yards to the KSU28 #6 S.Lockett return 12 yards to the KSU40 (#6 J.Hurley)
(13:28) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 J.Brown rush left for 6 yards loss to the KSU34 (#0 A.Alexander)
(12:52) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass complete short left to #0 L.Cure caught at KSU38, for 5 yards to the KSU39 (#0 A.Alexander)
(12:16) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass incomplete short left to #12 J.Tibbs thrown to KSU45
(12:10) #8 S.McClannan punt 25 yards to the KU36
(12:02) Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush middle for 4 yards gain to the KU40 (#3 G.Maldonado)
(11:21) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete short left to #3 K.Kubecka thrown to KSU45
(11:18) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass intercepted by #4 D.Cobbs at KU48 #4 D.Cobbs return 6 yards to the KU42 (#77 E.Cruz Jr.)
(11:09) No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 4 yards gain to the KU38 (#94 B.Herold)
(10:24) No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 2 yards gain to the KU36 (#94 B.Herold)
(09:45) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson rush middle for 3 yards gain to the KU33 (#1 B.Kamara; #94 B.Herold)
(08:57) Shotgun #2 A.Johnson rush left for 3 yards gain to the KU30, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN
(08:25) No Huddle #23 D.Rice rush middle for 1 yard gain to the KU29 (#56 M.Calvin; #94 B.Herold)
(07:48) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass complete deep left to #1 J.Brown caught at KU01, for 28 yards to the KU01 (#23 M.Ellis), 1ST DOWN
(07:24) No Huddle-Shotgun #23 D.Rice rush middle for 1 yard gain to the KU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:23 #43 L.Rodriguez kick attempt good (H: #8 S.McClannan, LS: #33 A.Johnson)
(07:21) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short left to #1 E.Henderson Jr. caught at KU30, for 8 yards to the KU33 (#9 D.McIntosh)
(06:44) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short left to #7 C.Pickett caught at KU31, for 9 yards to the KU42 (#18 W.Fair), 1ST DOWN
(06:06) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels rush middle for 7 yards gain to the KU49 (#18 W.Fair)
(05:28) Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush left for 2 yards loss to the KU47, End Of Play
(04:42) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels rush left for 3 yards gain to the KU50 (#52 R.Davis)
(03:59) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short middle to #7 C.Pickett caught at KSU44, for 6 yards to the KSU44 (#7 V.Payne; #25 Z.Rich), 1ST DOWN
(03:15) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short right to #7 C.Pickett caught at KU50, for 0 yards to the KSU44 (#4 D.Cobbs). #5 J.Clemons injured on the play
(02:52) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels rush middle for 13 yards gain to the KSU31 (#18 W.Fair), 1ST DOWN
(02:22) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush middle for 1 yard gain to the KSU30 (#32 D.Purnell)
(01:37) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete short left to #9 D.Hishaw Jr. thrown to KSU22 QB hurried by #45 A.Romaine
(01:30) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete short right to #1 E.Henderson Jr. thrown to KSU19 broken up by #8 C.Obiazor
(01:24) #99 L.Marjan field goal attempt from 47 yards GOOD (H: #37 G.Addison, LS: #51 E.Duggar), clock 01:21
(01:15) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson pass complete deep left to #1 J.Brown caught at KU43, for 78 yards to the KU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:03, 1ST DOWN #43 L.Rodriguez kick attempt good (H: #8 S.McClannan, LS: #33 A.Johnson)
(01:01) Shotgun #9 D.Hishaw Jr. rush left for 4 yards gain to the KU29 (#56 D.Ilalio)
(00:41) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short left to #3 K.Kubecka caught at KU34, for 5 yards to the KU34 (#25 Z.Rich)
(00:23) No Huddle #6 J.Daniels rush middle for 2 yards gain to the KU36, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN
(14:59) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short middle to #7 C.Pickett caught at KU40, for 14 yards to the KU50 (#28 R.Van Wyhe), 1ST DOWN
(14:35) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete short middle to #88 B.Groen thrown to KSU40 broken up by #7 V.Payne
(14:33) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete short left to #1 E.Henderson Jr. thrown to KSU38 broken up by #99 U.Seumalo
(14:26) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete short left to #88 B.Groen thrown to KSU45 QB hurried by #47 C.Stufflebean
(14:13) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete short middle to #88 B.Groen thrown to KSU42 broken up by #52 R.Davis, TURNOVER ON DOWNS
(14:08) No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush left for 6 yards loss to the KSU44 (#97 K.Caldwell)
(13:32) No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 4 yards gain to the KSU48 (#2 L.Rawls)
(12:51) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Johnson rush left for 2 yards loss to the KSU46 (#7 D.Graham II)
(12:06) #8 S.McClannan punt 33 yards to the KU21 #85 T.Nagy return 5 yards to the KU26 (#23 A.Newsom)
(11:52) Shotgun #6 J.Daniels rush right for 4 yards loss to the KU22 (#45 A.Romaine; #52 R.Davis)
(11:30) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Daniels sacked for loss of 8 yards to the KU14 (#55 M.Alcorn-Crowder)
(11:03) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass complete short middle to #9 D.Hishaw Jr. caught at KU18, for 16 yards to the KU30 (#32 D.Purnell)
(10:36) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Daniels pass incomplete short left to #1 E.Henderson Jr. thrown to KU38, TURNOVER ON DOWNS
(10:33) #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 3 yards gain to the KU27 (#1 B.Kamara)
(09:48) Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 9 yards gain to the KU18 (#15 J.Finkley; #2 L.Rawls), 1ST DOWN
(09:02) Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush left for 8 yards gain to the KU10, End Of Play
(08:17) Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 0 yards to the KU10 (#1 B.Kamara)
(07:34) Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 3 yards gain to the KU07 (#7 D.Graham II), 1ST DOWN
(06:52) Shotgun #2 A.Johnson rush left for 4 yards gain to the KU03 (#91 A.Bray) PENALTY KSU Holding (#77 A.Talalele) 10 yards from KU07 to KU17. NO PLAY
(06:25) Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 1 yard gain to the KU16 (#5 D.MIller)
(05:40) Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 2 yards loss to the KU18 (#92 T.Dunn Jr.)
(05:33) Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 6 yards gain to the KU12 (#94 B.Herold) PENALTY KU Face Mask (#92 T.Dunn Jr.) 6 yards from KU12 to KU06, 1ST DOWN
(05:01) Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 3 yards gain to the KU03 (#97 K.Caldwell)
(04:21) Shotgun #2 A.Johnson rush right for 3 yards gain to the KU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:17 #43 L.Rodriguez kick attempt good (H: #8 S.McClannan, LS: #33 A.Johnson)
(04:11) Shotgun #15 C.Ballard rush right for 5 yards gain to the KU40 (#39 T.Bates)
(03:49) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 C.Ballard pass complete short middle to #88 B.Groen caught at KU45, for 8 yards to the KU48 (#28 R.Van Wyhe), 1ST DOWN
(03:30) PENALTY KU False Start (#75 C.Clements) 5 yards from KU48 to KU43. NO PLAY
(03:24) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 C.Ballard pass intercepted by #3 G.Maldonado at KSU40 #3 G.Maldonado return 5 yards to the KSU45, End Of Play
(03:18) Shotgun #31 M.Elston Jr. rush left for 0 yards to the KSU45 (#56 M.Calvin; #1 B.Kamara)
(02:33) Shotgun #22 A.Martin Jr. rush left for 2 yards gain to the KSU47 (#56 M.Calvin; #94 B.Herold)
(01:59) Shotgun #7 J.Knuth rush middle for 5 yards gain to the KU48 (#10 J.Gilliom)
(01:15) Shotgun #7 J.Knuth rush middle for 40 yards gain to the KU08 (#26 J.Todd), 1ST DOWN
(00:34) Kneel down by #7 J.Knuth at KU09 for loss of 1 yard