Giddens runs for 207 yards, leads Kansas State in 44-31 win over UCF in Knights' Big 12 debut
— DJ Giddens ran for a career-high 207 yards and four touchdowns and Kansas State beat UCF 44-31 on Saturday night in the Big 12 debut for the Knights.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
UCF Knights
31
Kansas State Wildcats
44
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCF | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
| KSU | 7 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 44 |
Bill Snyder Family Stadium · 51,912 att.
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/26 | vs Baylor Bears | L 9-41 | — |
| 10/24/26 | vs BYU Cougars | W 39-31 | — |
| 10/10/26 | @ Oklahoma State Cowboys | L 28-42 | — |
| 10/3/26 | @ Houston Cougars | L 17-27 | — |
| 9/26/26 | vs TCU Horned Frogs | W 21-13 | — |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:03 31-44
RJ Harvey 1 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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Touchdown 2:01 24-44
Will Howard 31 Yd Run (Chris Tennant Kick)
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Touchdown 4:01 24-37
DJ Giddens 3 Yd Run (Chris Tennant PAT failed)
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Touchdown 1:28 24-31
Will Howard 2 Yd Run (Chris Tennant Kick)
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Field Goal 9:33 24-24
Chris Tennant 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:40 24-21
Kobe Hudson 46 Yd pass from Timmy McClain (Colton Boomer Kick)
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Touchdown 3:19 17-21
Kobe Hudson 69 Yd pass from Timmy McClain (Colton Boomer Kick)
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Touchdown 6:20 10-21
DJ Giddens 18 Yd Run (Chris Tennant Kick)
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Touchdown 12:19 10-14
DJ Giddens 9 Yd Run (Chris Tennant Kick)
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Touchdown 1:47 10-7
RJ Harvey 27 Yd pass from Timmy McClain (Colton Boomer Kick)
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Field Goal 9:08 3-7
Colton Boomer 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:34 0-7
DJ Giddens 1 Yd Run (Chris Tennant Kick)
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UCF 0:03
11 plays, 75 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:03 31-44
RJ Harvey 1 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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KSU 2:01
2 plays, 36 yards, 0:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:01 24-44
Will Howard 31 Yd Run (Chris Tennant Kick)
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UCF 2:54
5 plays, 11 yards, 1:07 · Downs
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KSU 4:01
13 plays, 65 yards, 6:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:01 24-37
DJ Giddens 3 Yd Run (Chris Tennant PAT failed)
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UCF 10:06
10 plays, 39 yards, 6:15 · Missed FG
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KSU 1:28
11 plays, 85 yards, 5:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:28 24-31
Will Howard 2 Yd Run (Chris Tennant Kick)
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UCF 6:37
4 plays, 23 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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KSU 9:33
9 plays, 63 yards, 4:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:33 24-24
Chris Tennant 30 Yd Field Goal
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UCF 13:40
3 plays, 46 yards, 1:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:40 24-21
Kobe Hudson 46 Yd pass from Timmy McClain (Colton Boomer Kick)
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UCF
1 play, -2 yards, 0:08 · End of Half
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KSU 0:08
8 plays, 53 yards, 1:07 · Missed FG
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UCF 1:15
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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KSU 1:23
5 plays, 20 yards, 1:49 · Downs
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UCF 3:19
2 plays, 76 yards, 0:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:19 17-21
Kobe Hudson 69 Yd pass from Timmy McClain (Colton Boomer Kick)
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KSU 4:00
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:58 · Punt
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UCF 4:58
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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KSU 6:20
8 plays, 62 yards, 4:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:20 10-21
DJ Giddens 18 Yd Run (Chris Tennant Kick)
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UCF 10:21
6 plays, 27 yards, 1:58 · Fumble
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KSU 12:19
12 plays, 84 yards, 4:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:19 10-14
DJ Giddens 9 Yd Run (Chris Tennant Kick)
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UCF 1:47
9 plays, 57 yards, 5:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:47 10-7
RJ Harvey 27 Yd pass from Timmy McClain (Colton Boomer Kick)
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KSU 6:58
5 plays, 37 yards, 2:03 · Interception
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UCF 9:08
6 plays, 63 yards, 2:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:08 3-7
Colton Boomer 29 Yd Field Goal
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KSU 11:34
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:34 0-7
DJ Giddens 1 Yd Run (Chris Tennant Kick)
Team Stats
UCF
KSU
19
1st Downs
32
5-12
3rd down efficiency
9-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
407
Total Yards
536
264
Passing
255
14/25
Comp/Att
27/42
10.6
Yards per pass
6.1
143
Rushing
281
34
Rushing Attempts
40
4.2
Yards per rush
7.0
10-80
Penalties
5-63
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
25:37
Possession
34:23
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