Kansas State scores 2 late TDs, edges South Dakota 27-24
Isaiah Zuber ran for two fourth-quarter touchdowns to help Kansas State beat South Dakota 27-24 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Dakota Coyotes
24
Kansas State Wildcats
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDAK | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| KSU | 3 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 27 |
Bill Snyder Family Stadium · 50,063 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ South Dakota State Jackrabbits | L 21-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks | W 26-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Murray State Racers | W 48-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Southern Illinois Salukis | W 31-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Indiana State Sycamores | W 44-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:21 24-27
Isaiah Zuber 10 Yd pass from Skylar Thompson (Alex Barnes Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 12:12 24-19
Isaiah Zuber 85 Yd Punt Return (Blake Lynch Kick)
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Touchdown 1:09 24-12
Alex Gray 25 Yd Interception Return (Mason Lorber Kick)
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Touchdown 1:29 17-12
Dakarai Allen 7 Yd pass from Austin Simmons (Mason Lorber Kick)
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Field Goal 2:15 10-12
Blake Lynch 44 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:32 10-9
Blake Lynch 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:35 10-6
Blake Lynch 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:23 10-3
Austin Simmons 2 Yd Run (Mason Lorber Kick)
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Field Goal 4:16 3-3
Blake Lynch 24 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:18 3-0
Mason Lorber 27 Yd Field Goal
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SDAK
8 plays, 50 yards, 0:00 · Missed FG
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KSU 0:50
10 plays, 54 yards, 5:33 · Fumble
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SDAK 6:23
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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KSU 7:21
7 plays, 64 yards, 2:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:21 24-27
Isaiah Zuber 10 Yd pass from Skylar Thompson (Alex Barnes Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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SDAK 10:11
5 plays, -4 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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SDAK 12:12
6 plays, 36 yards, 2:39 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:12 24-19
Isaiah Zuber 85 Yd Punt Return (Blake Lynch Kick)
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KSU 14:51
5 plays, 10 yards, 2:31 · Interception
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SDAK 2:22
8 plays, 30 yards, 2:07 · Downs
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KSU 4:29
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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SDAK 6:16
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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KSU 7:30
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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SDAK 9:00
9 plays, 37 yards, 2:30 · Missed FG
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KSU 11:30
6 plays, 15 yards, 3:25 · Punt
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KSU
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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KSU 1:09
1 play, 0 yards, 0:13 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:09 24-12
Alex Gray 25 Yd Interception Return (Mason Lorber Kick)
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SDAK 1:29
4 plays, 74 yards, 0:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:29 17-12
Dakarai Allen 7 Yd pass from Austin Simmons (Mason Lorber Kick)
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KSU 2:15
7 plays, 43 yards, 2:40 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:15 10-12
Blake Lynch 44 Yd Field Goal
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SDAK 4:55
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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KSU 5:32
6 plays, 45 yards, 2:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:32 10-9
Blake Lynch 38 Yd Field Goal
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SDAK 8:21
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:05 · Downs
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KSU 9:26
3 plays, -3 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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SDAK 11:28
4 plays, 27 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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KSU 12:35
11 plays, 73 yards, 4:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:35 10-6
Blake Lynch 22 Yd Field Goal
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SDAK 2:23
8 plays, 74 yards, 1:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:23 10-3
Austin Simmons 2 Yd Run (Mason Lorber Kick)
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KSU 4:16
10 plays, 66 yards, 3:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:16 3-3
Blake Lynch 24 Yd Field Goal
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SDAK 8:18
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:18 3-0
Mason Lorber 27 Yd Field Goal
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KSU 9:31
1 play, -3 yards, 0:00 · Fumble
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SDAK 9:38
8 plays, 25 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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KSU 11:30
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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SDAK 13:31
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:29 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 40 events.
Team Stats
SDAK
KSU
21
1st Downs
19
4-16
3rd down efficiency
9-20
0-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
334
Total Yards
408
257
Passing
152
24/56
Comp/Att
13/28
4.6
Yards per pass
5.4
77
Rushing
256
21
Rushing Attempts
47
3.7
Yards per rush
5.4
5-35
Penalties
13-129
0
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
2
22:21
Possession
37:39
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