Rutgers vs. Kansas State

Thursday, December 28, 2006, Texas Bowl

No. 13 Rutgers beat Kansas State 37–⁠10. It was their first meeting; after it, Rutgers led the series 1–⁠0.

Neutral site13Rutgers11–⁠2 in 2006
37
Neutral siteKansas State7–⁠6 in 2006
10

FinalTV: NFLAttendance 52,210Referee: Jeff Flanagan (ACC)

MVP Ray Rice (HB, Rutgers)Wikipedia

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rutgers14314637
Kansas State0100010

Standouts

Player stats

Rutgers

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Mike Teel16/2826820
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Ray Rice24170146
Brian Leonard1144012
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Clark Harris7122033
Tim Brown4101249
Kenny Britt241022
Brian Leonard2606
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Quintero Frierson1271
Ron Girault1340

Kansas State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Josh Freeman10/2112902
Dylan Meier2/3200
RushingCarYdsTDLong
James Johnson62009
Leon Patton81407
Donnie Anders1202
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jordy Nelson481033
Rashaad Norwood240026
Daniel Gonzalez111011
Michael Pooschke1707

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

RutgersKansas State
479Total yards162
268Passing yards155
211Rushing yards31
9.6Yards per pass5.5
5.7Yards per rush1.5
21First downs6
6–⁠14Third downs1–⁠10
0–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠3
0Turnovers3
5–⁠30Penalties9–⁠59
22:19Possession14:20

Efficiency

RutgersKansas State
43%Success rate24%
0.09EPA per play−0.05
0.95Explosiveness0.85
−0.01Rushing EPA−0.13
0.31Passing EPA−0.01
33%Passing-down success13%
0.22First-down EPA−0.50
−0.01Second-down EPA0.08
0.37Third-down EPA0.20

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Rutgers 66% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Kansas State end zoneRutgers end zoneQ1 RutgersPunt, 4 playsQ1 Kansas StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 RutgersTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ1 Kansas StatePunt, 5 playsQ1 RutgersTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ1 Kansas StateField goal, 9 playsQ2 RutgersDefensive TD, 6 plays (Kansas State scores)Q2 Kansas StateResult not recorded, 1 playQ2 RutgersMissed FG, 8 playsQ2 Kansas StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 RutgersField goal, 10 playsQ2 Kansas StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Kansas StateDefensive TD, 1 play (Rutgers scores)Q3 RutgersResult not recorded, 1 playQ3 Kansas StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 RutgersTouchdown run, 2 playsQ3 Kansas StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 RutgersMissed FG, 8 playsQ3 Kansas StateFumble, 2 playsQ3 RutgersField goal, 7 playsQ4 Kansas StateTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ4 RutgersField goal, 8 playsQ4 Kansas StateInterception, 6 playsQ4 RutgersTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ4 Kansas StateTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 RutgersEnd of game, 2 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Kansas State drives left to right, Rutgers right to left.
  1. Q1 RutgersPunt, 4 plays, 21 yards
  2. Q1 Kansas StatePunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  3. Q1 RutgersTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 35 yards
  4. Q1 Kansas StatePunt, 5 plays, 18 yards
  5. Q1 RutgersTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 79 yards
  6. Q1 Kansas StateField goal, 9 plays, 54 yards
  7. Q2 RutgersDefensive TD, 6 plays (Kansas State scores), 17 yards
  8. Q2 Kansas StateResult not recorded, 1 play, 3 yards
  9. Q2 RutgersMissed FG, 8 plays, 37 yards
  10. Q2 Kansas StatePunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  11. Q2 RutgersField goal, 10 plays, 44 yards
  12. Q2 Kansas StateEnd of half, 1 play, 1 yard
  13. Q3 Kansas StateDefensive TD, 1 play (Rutgers scores), 0 yards
  14. Q3 RutgersResult not recorded, 1 play, 3 yards
  15. Q3 Kansas StatePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  16. Q3 RutgersTouchdown run, 2 plays, 68 yards
  17. Q3 Kansas StatePunt, 3 plays, −10 yards
  18. Q3 RutgersMissed FG, 8 plays, 73 yards
  19. Q3 Kansas StateFumble, 2 plays, 2 yards
  20. Q3 RutgersField goal, 7 plays, 16 yards
  21. Q4 Kansas StateTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 19 yards
  22. Q4 RutgersField goal, 8 plays, 35 yards
  23. Q4 Kansas StateInterception, 6 plays, 46 yards
  24. Q4 RutgersTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 36 yards
  25. Q4 Kansas StateTurnover on downs, 4 plays, −1 yard
  26. Q4 RutgersEnd of game, 2 plays, −6 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Rutgers 14, Kansas State 0
Rutgers Punt, 4 plays
14:221st & 10 at own 15Raymell Rice rush for 16 yards to the Rutgr 31 for a 1ST down.
13:521st & 10 at own 31Joe Porter rush for 3 yards to the Rutgr 34.
13:082nd & 7 at own 34Mike Teel pass complete to Clark Harris for 2 yards to the Rutgr 36.
12:303rd & 5 at own 36Mike Teel pass incomplete to Clark Harris.
12:174th & 5 at own 36Joe Radigan punt for 49 yards, returned by Yamon Figurs for 2 yards to the KanSt 17.
Kansas State Punt, 3 plays
11:501st & 10 at own 17Josh Freeman pass incomplete to Daniel Gonzalez.
11:502nd & 10 at own 17Kansas St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
10:452nd & 15 at own 12James Johnson rush for 8 yards to the KanSt 20.
10:433rd & 7 at own 20Kansas St penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
10:203rd & 12 at own 15Josh Freeman pass incomplete to Yamon Figurs.
10:104th & 12 at own 15Tim Reyer punt for 35 yards, returned by Willie Foster for no gain to the 50 yard line, Kansas St penalty 15 yard kick catching interference accepted.
Rutgers Touchdown pass, 6 plays
9:451st & 10 at opp 35Raymell Rice rush for no gain to the KanSt 35.
9:012nd & 10 at opp 35Brian Leonard rush for 10 yards to the KanSt 25 for a 1ST down.
8:321st & 10 at opp 25Mike Teel pass complete to Brian Leonard for 6 yards to the KanSt 19.
8:222nd & 4 at opp 19Raymell Rice rush for 3 yards to the KanSt 16.
7:443rd & 1 at opp 16Raymell Rice rush for 2 yards to the KanSt 14 for a 1ST down.
7:121st & 10 at opp 14Mike Teel pass complete to Tim Brown for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Rutgers 6, Kansas State 0
7:12Jeremy Ito extra point GOOD.Rutgers 7, Kansas State 0
7:12Jeremy Ito kickoff for 61 yards returned by Justin McKinney for 10 yards to the KanSt 14.
Kansas State Punt, 5 plays
6:431st & 10 at own 14Josh Freeman rush for 5 yards to the KanSt 19.
6:092nd & 5 at own 19James Johnson rush for 9 yards to the KanSt 28 for a 1ST down.
5:461st & 10 at own 28Josh Freeman pass incomplete to Yamon Figurs.
5:222nd & 10 at own 28Leon Patton rush for 5 yards to the KanSt 33.
4:573rd & 5 at own 33Leon Patton rush for a loss of 1 yard to the KanSt 32.
4:574th & 6 at own 32Tim Reyer punt for 47 yards, fair catch by Willie Foster at the Rutgr 21.
Rutgers Touchdown pass, 3 plays
3:501st & 10 at own 21Raymell Rice rush for 6 yards to the Rutgr 27.
3:092nd & 4 at own 27Raymell Rice rush for 24 yards to the KanSt 49 for a 1ST down.
2:421st & 10 at opp 49Mike Teel pass complete to Tim Brown for 49 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Rutgers 13, Kansas State 0
2:42Jeremy Ito extra point GOOD.Rutgers 14, Kansas State 0
2:42Jeremy Ito kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Kansas State Field goal, 9 plays
2:051st & 10 at own 20Josh Freeman pass complete to Michael Pooschke for 6 yards to the KanSt 26.
1:322nd & 4 at own 26Leon Patton rush for 8 yards to the KanSt 34 for a 1ST down.
1:051st & 10 at own 34Leon Patton rush for 3 yards to the KanSt 37.
0:222nd & 7 at own 37Josh Freeman pass complete to Leon Patton for 1 yard to the KanSt 38.
Q2 14:513rd & 6 at own 38Josh Freeman pass complete to Jordy Nelson for 33 yards to the Rutgr 29 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:421st & 10 at opp 29Josh Freeman pass incomplete.
Q2 14:422nd & 10 at opp 29Kansas St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
Q2 14:422nd & 15 at opp 34Donnie Anders rush for 3 yards to the Rutgr 31.
Q2 13:363rd & 12 at opp 31Josh Freeman pass incomplete.
Q2 13:314th & 12 at opp 31Rutgers penalty 5 yard offside accepted, no play.
Q2 13:314th & 7 at opp 26Jeff Snodgrass 44 yard field goal GOOD.Rutgers 14, Kansas State 3
Q2 13:31Jared Parker kickoff for 65 yards returned by Willie Foster for 22 yards to the Rutgr 22.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Rutgers 17, Kansas State 10
Rutgers Defensive TD, 6 plays (Kansas State scores)
13:061st & 10 at own 22Raymell Rice rush for no gain to the Rutgr 22.
12:312nd & 10 at own 22Mike Teel pass incomplete to Kenny Britt.
12:223rd & 10 at own 22Mike Teel pass complete to Clark Harris for 13 yards to the Rutgr 35 for a 1ST down.
11:511st & 10 at own 35Raymell Rice rush for 8 yards to the Rutgr 43.
11:122nd & 2 at own 43Brian Leonard rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Rutgr 42.
10:253rd & 3 at own 42Mike Teel pass complete to Kordell Young for a loss of 3 yards to the Rutgr 39.
9:384th & 6 at own 39Joe Radigan punt for 37 yards, returned by Yamon Figurs for 76 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Rutgers 14, Kansas State 9
9:38Jeff Snodgrass extra point GOOD.Rutgers 14, Kansas State 10
9:38Jared Parker kickoff for 65 yards returned by Kordell Young for 44 yards to the Rutgr 44.
Rutgers Missed FG, 8 plays
8:581st & 10 at own 44Mike Teel pass complete to Clark Harris for 15 yards to the KanSt 41 for a 1ST down.
8:281st & 10 at opp 41Raymell Rice rush for 9 yards to the KanSt 32.
7:512nd & 1 at opp 32Raymell Rice rush for a loss of 2 yards to the KanSt 34.
7:103rd & 3 at opp 34Mike Teel pass complete to Tim Brown for 9 yards to the KanSt 25 for a 1ST down.
6:351st & 10 at opp 25Mike Teel pass complete to Brian Leonard for no gain to the KanSt 25.
5:502nd & 10 at opp 25Brian Leonard rush for 6 yards to the KanSt 19.
5:133rd & 4 at opp 19Mike Teel pass incomplete to Kenny Britt.
5:114th & 4 at opp 19Jeremy Ito 36 yard field goal MISSED.
Kansas State Punt, 3 plays
4:571st & 10 at own 20Josh Freeman pass complete to Jordy Nelson for 1 yard to the KanSt 21.
4:222nd & 9 at own 21James Johnson rush for a loss of 2 yards to the KanSt 19.
3:483rd & 11 at own 19Josh Freeman pass complete to James Johnson for a loss of 4 yards to the KanSt 15.
3:484th & 15 at own 15Tim Reyer punt for 49 yards, fair catch by Willie Foster at the Rutgr 36.
Rutgers Field goal, 10 plays
2:541st & 10 at own 36Rutgers penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
2:251st & 20 at own 26Raymell Rice rush for 3 yards to the Rutgr 29.
1:502nd & 17 at own 29Timeout RUTGERS, clock 01:50.
1:442nd & 17 at own 29Raymell Rice rush for 3 yards to the Rutgr 32.
1:443rd & 14 at own 32Timeout KANSAS ST, clock 01:44.
1:333rd & 14 at own 32Mike Teel pass complete to Kenny Britt for 22 yards to the KanSt 46 for a 1ST down.
1:221st & 10 at opp 46Mike Teel pass incomplete to James Townsend.
1:172nd & 10 at opp 46Mike Teel pass incomplete to James Townsend.
1:093rd & 10 at opp 46Mike Teel pass complete to Clark Harris for 26 yards to the KanSt 20 for a 1ST down.
1:041st & 10 at opp 20Mike Teel pass incomplete to Clark Harris.
0:592nd & 10 at opp 20Mike Teel pass incomplete to Willie Foster.
0:593rd & 10 at opp 20Timeout RUTGERS, clock 00:59.
0:533rd & 10 at opp 20Mike Teel pass incomplete to Kenny Britt.
0:494th & 10 at opp 20Jeremy Ito 37 yard field goal GOOD.Rutgers 17, Kansas State 10
0:49Jeremy Ito kickoff for 56 yards returned by Yamon Figurs for 17 yards to the KanSt 26.
Kansas State End of half, 1 play
0:201st & 10 at own 26James Johnson rush for 1 yard to the KanSt 27.
Q3 15:00Jeremy Ito kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Rutgers 31, Kansas State 10
Kansas State Defensive TD, 1 play (Rutgers scores)
14:291st & 10 at own 20Josh Freeman pass intercepted by Quintero Frierson at the KanSt 26, returned for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Rutgers 23, Kansas State 10
14:29Jeremy Ito extra point GOOD.Rutgers 24, Kansas State 10
14:29Jeremy Ito kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Kansas State Punt, 3 plays
14:291st & 10 at own 20Josh Freeman pass incomplete to Jordy Nelson.
14:002nd & 10 at own 20Josh Freeman sacked by Jamaal Westerman at the KanSt 16 for a loss of 4 yards.
13:093rd & 14 at own 16Josh Freeman rush for 12 yards to the KanSt 28.
13:094th & 2 at own 28Tim Reyer punt for 40 yards, fair catch by Willie Foster at the Rutgr 32.
Rutgers Touchdown run, 2 plays
12:151st & 10 at own 32Raymell Rice rush for 22 yards to the KanSt 46 for a 1ST down.
11:501st & 10 at opp 46Timeout RUTGERS, clock 11:50.
11:411st & 10 at opp 46Raymell Rice rush for 46 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Rutgers 30, Kansas State 10
11:41Jeremy Ito extra point GOOD.Rutgers 31, Kansas State 10
11:25Jeremy Ito kickoff for 65 yards returned by Leon Patton for 50 yards to the 50 yard line.
Kansas State Punt, 3 plays
10:571st & 10 at the 50James Johnson rush for 4 yards to the Rutgr 46.
10:292nd & 6 at opp 46Kansas St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
10:062nd & 11 at own 49Kansas St penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
9:402nd & 21 at own 39Josh Freeman pass incomplete to James Johnson.
9:333rd & 21 at own 39James Johnson rush for 1 yard to the KanSt 40.
9:334th & 20 at own 40Tim Reyer punt for 43 yards, fair catch by Willie Foster at the Rutgr 17.
Rutgers Missed FG, 8 plays
8:371st & 10 at own 17Mike Teel pass complete to Clark Harris for 33 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
8:061st & 10 at the 50Raymell Rice rush for 4 yards to the KanSt 46.
7:242nd & 6 at opp 46Raymell Rice rush for 7 yards to the KanSt 39 for a 1ST down.
6:481st & 10 at opp 39Mike Teel pass complete to Tim Brown for 29 yards to the KanSt 10 for a 1ST down.
6:201st & goal at opp 10Raymell Rice rush for 2 yards to the KanSt 8.
5:402nd & goal at opp 8Raymell Rice rush for 2 yards to the KanSt 6.
5:083rd & 0 at opp 6Timeout KANSAS ST, clock 05:08.
5:013rd & goal at opp 6Raymell Rice rush for a loss of 4 yards to the KanSt 10.
4:154th & 0 at opp 10Jeremy Ito 27 yard field goal MISSED.
Kansas State Fumble, 2 plays
3:591st & 10 at own 20Leon Patton rush for no gain to the KanSt 20.
2:522nd & 10 at own 20Josh Freeman rush for 3 yards, fumbled at the KanSt 22, recovered by Jamaal Westerman at the KanSt 22.
Rutgers Field goal, 7 plays
2:521st & 10 at opp 22Raymell Rice rush for 3 yards to the KanSt 19.
2:122nd & 7 at opp 19Brian Leonard rush for 5 yards to the KanSt 14.
1:303rd & 2 at opp 14Raymell Rice rush for 7 yards to the KanSt 7 for a 1ST down.
1:001st & goal at opp 7Raymell Rice rush for 3 yards to the KanSt 4.
0:172nd & goal at opp 4Brian Leonard rush for a loss of 3 yards to the KanSt 7.
Q4 14:553rd & goal at opp 6Mike Teel pass incomplete to Kenny Britt.
Q4 14:524th & goal at opp 6Jeremy Ito 23 yard field goal GOOD.Rutgers 34, Kansas State 10
Q4 14:52Jeremy Ito kickoff for 63 yards returned by Justin McKinney for 18 yards to the KanSt 20.
4th quarter6 drives, then Rutgers 37, Kansas State 10
Kansas State Turnover on downs, 6 plays
14:521st & 10 at own 20Kansas St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
13:561st & 15 at own 15Leon Patton rush for a loss of 2 yards to the KanSt 13.
13:172nd & 17 at own 13Josh Freeman pass complete to Jordy Nelson for 31 yards to the KanSt 44 for a 1ST down.
12:501st & 10 at own 44Leon Patton rush for 3 yards to the KanSt 47.
12:442nd & 7 at own 47Josh Freeman pass incomplete to Jordy Nelson.
12:393rd & 7 at own 47Josh Freeman pass incomplete.
12:394th & 7 at own 47Josh Freeman sacked by Ron Girault at the KanSt 39 for a loss of 8 yards.
Rutgers Field goal, 8 plays
12:151st & 10 at opp 39Mike Teel pass incomplete to Kenny Britt.
12:082nd & 10 at opp 39Rutgers penalty 5 yard illegal motion accepted, no play.
11:382nd & 15 at opp 44Mike Teel pass complete to Kenny Britt for 19 yards to the KanSt 25 for a 1ST down.
11:061st & 10 at opp 25Brian Leonard rush for 9 yards to the KanSt 16.
10:242nd & 1 at opp 16Mike Teel pass complete to Clark Harris for 12 yards to the KanSt 4 for a 1ST down.
9:591st & 0 at opp 4Rutgers penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted, no play.
9:271st & goal at opp 9Raymell Rice rush for 3 yards to the KanSt 6.
8:562nd & goal at opp 6Brian Leonard rush for 2 yards to the KanSt 4.
8:113rd & goal at opp 4Mike Teel pass incomplete.
8:064th & goal at opp 4Jeremy Ito 21 yard field goal GOOD.Rutgers 37, Kansas State 10
8:06Jeremy Ito kickoff for 64 yards returned by Leon Patton for 15 yards to the KanSt 16, Kansas St penalty 8 yard holding accepted.
Kansas State Interception, 6 plays
7:371st & 10 at own 8Josh Freeman pass complete to Rashaad Norwood for 25 yards to the KanSt 33 for a 1ST down.
7:261st & 10 at own 33Josh Freeman sacked by Jamaal Westerman at the KanSt 22 for a loss of 11 yards.
7:122nd & 21 at own 22Josh Freeman pass complete to James Johnson for 2 yards to the KanSt 24.
7:123rd & 19 at own 24Josh Freeman pass complete to Jordy Nelson for 16 yards to the KanSt 40.
6:514th & 3 at own 40Timeout RUTGERS, clock 06:51.
6:444th & 3 at own 40Josh Freeman pass complete to Rashaad Norwood for 14 yards to the Rutgr 46 for a 1ST down.
6:441st & 10 at opp 46Josh Freeman pass intercepted by Ron Girault at the Rutgr 18, returned for 33 yards to the KanSt 49.
Rutgers Turnover on downs, 6 plays
5:521st & 10 at opp 49Brian Leonard rush for 12 yards to the KanSt 37 for a 1ST down.
5:181st & 10 at opp 37Mike Teel pass complete to Clark Harris for 19 yards to the KanSt 18 for a 1ST down.
5:101st & 10 at opp 18Brian Leonard rush for 2 yards to the KanSt 16.
4:272nd & 8 at opp 16Brian Leonard rush for a loss of 1 yard to the KanSt 17.
3:323rd & 9 at opp 17Mike Teel pass incomplete to Brian Leonard.
3:314th & 9 at opp 17Brian Leonard rush for 4 yards to the KanSt 13.
Kansas State Turnover on downs, 4 plays
2:581st & 10 at own 13Leon Patton rush for a loss of 2 yards to the KanSt 11.
2:192nd & 12 at own 11Dylan Meier pass complete to Dylan Meier for a loss of 9 yards to the KanSt 2, Kansas St penalty 1 yard illegal forward pass accepted.
2:083rd & 22 at own 1Dylan Meier pass complete to Daniel Gonzalez for 11 yards to the KanSt 12.
1:364th & 11 at own 12Dylan Meier pass incomplete to Cedric Wilson.
Rutgers End of game, 2 plays
1:061st & 10 at opp 12Rutgers penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
1:031st & 15 at opp 17Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the KanSt 19.
0:142nd & 17 at opp 19Team rush for 1 yard to the KanSt 18.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Tied 1–⁠1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

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