Barnes has 2 TD runs as K-State holds off Kansas 30-20
Alex Barnes ran for 128 yards and two touchdowns, D.J. Reed returned a kickoff 99 yards for another score and Kansas State held on to beat upset-minded Kansas 30-20 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Kansas State Wildcats
30
Kansas Jayhawks
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSU | 7 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
| KU | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 20 |
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium · 36,223 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Oklahoma State Cowboys | L 28-66 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Colorado Buffaloes | L 24-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Arizona State Sun Devils | L 17-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Kansas Jayhawks | W 35-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Houston Cougars | L 16-35 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:21 30-20
Matthew McCrane 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:51 27-20
Steven Sims Jr. 60 Yd pass from Carter Stanley (Gabriel Rui Kick)
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Touchdown 7:36 27-13
Alex Barnes 9 Yd Run (Matthew McCrane Kick)
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Touchdown 13:26 20-13
Taylor Martin 5 Yd Run (Gabriel Rui Kick)
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Field Goal 6:21 20-6
Matthew McCrane 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:25 17-6
Alex Barnes 3 Yd Run (Matthew McCrane Kick)
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Field Goal 5:23 10-6
Matthew McCrane 31 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:18 7-6
Gabriel Rui 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:29 7-3
D.J. Reed 99 Yd Kickoff Return (Matthew McCrane Kick)
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Field Goal 9:43 0-3
Gabriel Rui 28 Yd Field Goal
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KU
6 plays, 46 yards, 1:21 · Interception
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KSU 1:21
7 plays, 21 yards, 2:52 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:21 30-20
Matthew McCrane 41 Yd Field Goal
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KU 4:13
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:24 · Punt
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KSU 4:37
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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KU 6:51
2 plays, 65 yards, 0:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:51 27-20
Steven Sims Jr. 60 Yd pass from Carter Stanley (Gabriel Rui Kick)
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KSU 7:36
3 plays, 26 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:36 27-13
Alex Barnes 9 Yd Run (Matthew McCrane Kick)
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KU 9:01
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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KSU 10:06
6 plays, 11 yards, 3:14 · Punt
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KU 13:26
9 plays, 97 yards, 3:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:26 20-13
Taylor Martin 5 Yd Run (Gabriel Rui Kick)
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KSU 1:51
4 plays, 19 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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KU 4:22
5 plays, 29 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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KSU 6:21
7 plays, 35 yards, 3:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:21 20-6
Matthew McCrane 36 Yd Field Goal
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KU 10:07
7 plays, 34 yards, 3:18 · Punt
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KSU 13:25
3 plays, 18 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:25 17-6
Alex Barnes 3 Yd Run (Matthew McCrane Kick)
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KU 14:49
1 play, -7 yards, 0:11 · Fumble
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KU
12 plays, 41 yards, 5:17 · Downs
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KSU 5:23
6 plays, 25 yards, 2:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:23 10-6
Matthew McCrane 31 Yd Field Goal
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KU 8:04
3 plays, -9 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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KSU 8:54
7 plays, 35 yards, 3:50 · Punt
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KU 12:44
8 plays, 60 yards, 3:15 · Punt
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KSU 0:59
7 plays, 61 yards, 4:16 · Downs
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KU 5:18
9 plays, 53 yards, 4:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:18 7-6
Gabriel Rui 42 Yd Field Goal
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KSU 9:29
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:29 7-3
D.J. Reed 99 Yd Kickoff Return (Matthew McCrane Kick)
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KU 9:43
10 plays, 73 yards, 2:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:43 0-3
Gabriel Rui 28 Yd Field Goal
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KSU 12:31
6 plays, 66 yards, 2:29 · Fumble
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
KSU
KU
15
1st Downs
20
3-11
3rd down efficiency
6-16
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
340
Total Yards
482
138
Passing
418
8/13
Comp/Att
23/48
10.6
Yards per pass
8.7
202
Rushing
64
43
Rushing Attempts
28
4.7
Yards per rush
2.3
6-35
Penalties
4-42
1
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
31:05
Possession
28:55
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