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Team stats
Kansas State
Arkansas
260
Total yards
345
201
Passing yards
235
87
Rushing yards
129
5.8
Yards per pass
7.0
2.2
Yards per rush
4.3
19
First downs
13
4–15
Third downs
8–17
1–2
Fourth downs
0–1
2
Turnovers
1
5–38
Penalties
6–43
20:19
Possession
15:58
Efficiency
Kansas State
Arkansas
40%
Success rate
40%
0.06
EPA per play
−0.03
1.08
Explosiveness
0.84
−0.17
Rushing EPA
0.00
0.27
Passing EPA
−0.00
26%
Passing-down success
33%
0.00
First-down EPA
−0.01
−0.13
Second-down EPA
−0.25
0.22
Third-down EPA
0.46
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)
Arkansas 64% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The money
The Cotton Bowl was put on by the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association, a nonprofit. Its IRS Form 990 for the year to April 2012, which takes in this game, reports $13.6 million in revenue and $11.6 million in expenses.
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Every drive
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Arkansas drives left to right, Kansas State right to left.
1st quarter8 drives, then Arkansas 3, Kansas State 0
Arkansas Turnover on downs, 4 plays
14:52
1st & 10 at opp 42
Tyler Wilson pass incomplete to Joe Adams.
14:30
2nd & 10 at opp 42
Dennis Johnson rush over right tackle for 6 yards to the KanSt 36.
14:11
3rd & 4 at opp 36
Tyler Wilson pass incomplete to Chris Gragg, broken up by Ty Zimmerman.
14:02
4th & 4 at opp 36
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Dennis Johnson for no gain to the KanSt 36.
Kansas State Punt, 4 plays
13:57
1st & 10 at own 36
Collin Klein pass complete to Tramaine Thompson for 13 yards to the KanSt 49 for a 1ST down.
13:10
1st & 10 at own 49
John Hubert rush over right guard for 3 yards to the Ark 48.
12:39
2nd & 7 at opp 48
Collin Klein pass incomplete to Tramaine Thompson.
12:35
3rd & 7 at opp 48
Collin Klein pass incomplete to Chris Harper.
12:26
4th & 7 at opp 48
Ryan Doerr punt for 48 yards for a touchback.
Arkansas Punt, 3 plays
12:00
1st & 10 at own 20
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Joe Adams for 5 yards to the Ark 25.
11:47
2nd & 5 at own 25
ARKANSAS penalty 5 yard False Start on Jason Peacock accepted.
11:00
2nd & 10 at own 20
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Greg Childs for 6 yards to the Ark 26.
10:30
3rd & 4 at own 26
ARKANSAS penalty 13 yard Pass Interference on Joe Adams accepted, no play.
10:10
3rd & 17 at own 13
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Greg Childs for 9 yards to the Ark 22.
9:35
4th & 8 at own 22
Dylan Breeding punt for 45 yards, fair catch by Tramaine Thompson at the KanSt 33.
Kansas State Fumble, 5 plays
9:20
1st & 10 at own 33
Braden Wilson rush over left end for 6 yards to the KanSt 39.
8:45
2nd & 4 at own 39
John Hubert rush over right guard for 3 yards to the KanSt 42.
8:00
3rd & 1 at own 42
Collin Klein rush quarterback sneak for 1 yard to the KanSt 43 for a 1ST down.
7:42
1st & 10 at own 43
KANSAS ST penalty 5 yard Illegal Shift accepted, no play.
7:00
1st & 15 at own 38
Collin Klein sacked by Tenarius Wright for a loss of 3 yards to the KanSt 35.
6:30
2nd & 18 at own 35
KANSAS ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Clyde Aufner accepted, no play.
5:59
2nd & 28 at own 25
Timeout KANSAS ST, clock 5:59.
5:59
2nd & 28 at own 25
KANSAS ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Zach Hanson accepted.
5:54
2nd & 33 at own 20
Collin Klein sacked by Jake Bequette for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled, forced by Jake Bequette, recovered by Ark Kody Walker at the KanSt 13.
Arkansas Field goal, 4 plays
5:30
1st & 10 at opp 13
Dennis Johnson rush up the middle for 2 yards to the KanSt 11.
5:00
2nd & 8 at opp 11
Dennis Johnson rush draw play for 1 yard to the KanSt 10.
4:23
3rd & 7 at opp 10
Tyler Wilson pass incomplete to Chris Gragg, broken up by Ty Zimmerman.
4:19
4th & 7 at opp 10
Zach Hocker 26 yard field goal GOOD.Arkansas 3, Kansas State 0
4:13
Zach Hocker kickoff for 65 yards returned by Tramaine Thompson for 25 yards to the KanSt 30.
Kansas State Punt, 3 plays
4:00
1st & 10 at own 30
Collin Klein rush quarterback draw for 4 yards to the KanSt 34.
3:15
2nd & 6 at own 34
Angelo Pease rush quarterback draw for 2 yards to the KanSt 36.
2:30
3rd & 4 at own 36
Collin Klein scramble for 2 yards to the KanSt 38.
2:11
4th & 2 at own 38
Ryan Doerr punt for 37 yards, returned by Joe Adams for 2 yards to the Ark 27.
Arkansas Punt, 3 plays
1:55
1st & 10 at own 27
Ronnie Wingo Jr. rush over right guard for 3 yards to the Ark 30.
1:30
2nd & 7 at own 30
Ronnie Wingo Jr. rush over left guard for 6 yards to the Ark 36.
0:50
3rd & 1 at own 36
Ronnie Wingo Jr. rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the Ark 35.
0:12
4th & 2 at own 35
Dylan Breeding punt for 63 yards, returned by Tramaine Thompson for 6 yards to the KanSt 4, KANSAS ST penalty 4 yard Illegal Block on Dillon Wilson accepted.
Kansas State Punt return TD, 3 plays (Arkansas scores)
0:00
1st & 10 at own 4
John Hubert rush over right tackle for no gain to the KanSt 4.
Q2 14:53
2nd & 10 at own 4
Collin Klein pass incomplete to Chris Harper.
Q2 14:45
3rd & 10 at own 4
Collin Klein pass incomplete to Chris Harper.
Q2 14:27
4th & 10 at own 4
Ryan Doerr punt for 47 yards, returned by Joe Adams for 51 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arkansas 10, Kansas State 0
Q2 14:27
Zach Hocker extra point GOOD.
Q2 14:27
Zach Hocker kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Arkansas 19, Kansas State 9
Kansas State Punt, 3 plays
14:15
1st & 10 at own 20
Collin Klein rush for no gain to the KanSt 20.
13:48
2nd & 10 at own 20
Timeout KANSAS ST, clock 13:48.
13:30
2nd & 10 at own 20
Angelo Pease rush quarterback draw for a loss of 2 yards to the KanSt 18.
12:52
3rd & 12 at own 18
Collin Klein pass incomplete to Brodrick Smith.
12:44
4th & 12 at own 18
Ryan Doerr punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Joe Adams at the Ark 46.
Arkansas Field goal, 7 plays
12:35
1st & 10 at own 46
Dennis Johnson rush over left tackle for 28 yards to the KanSt 26 for a 1ST down.
12:13
1st & 10 at opp 26
Tyler Wilson pass incomplete to Dennis Johnson, broken up by Nigel Malone.
12:00
2nd & 10 at opp 26
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Cobi Hamilton for 9 yards to the KanSt 17.
11:30
3rd & 1 at opp 17
Ronnie Wingo Jr. rush right for 9 yards to the KanSt 8 for a 1ST down.
11:00
1st & goal at opp 8
Ronnie Wingo Jr. rush over right tackle for 1 yard to the KanSt 7.
10:20
2nd & goal at opp 7
Tyler Wilson rush quarterback draw for 5 yards to the KanSt 2.
9:45
3rd & goal at opp 2
Ronnie Wingo Jr. rush for a loss of 4 yards to the KanSt 6.
9:20
4th & goal at opp 6
Zach Hocker 22 yard field goal GOOD.Arkansas 13, Kansas State 0
9:20
Zach Hocker kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Kansas State Punt, 3 plays
9:00
1st & 10 at own 20
Braden Wilson rush over left tackle for 2 yards to the KanSt 22.
8:20
2nd & 8 at own 22
Collin Klein rush for no gain to the KanSt 22.
7:40
3rd & 8 at own 22
Collin Klein pass complete to John Hubert for a loss of 5 yards to the KanSt 17.
7:00
4th & 13 at own 17
Ryan Doerr punt for 53 yards, returned by Joe Adams for 9 yards to the Ark 39.
Arkansas Touchdown pass, 6 plays
6:40
1st & 10 at own 39
Joe Adams rush left for 1 yard to the Ark 40.
6:20
2nd & 9 at own 40
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Greg Childs for 3 yards to the Ark 43.
5:45
3rd & 6 at own 43
Tyler Wilson rush left for 14 yards to the KanSt 43 for a 1ST down.
5:33
1st & 10 at opp 43
Timeout KANSAS ST, clock 5:33.
5:00
1st & 10 at opp 43
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Dennis Johnson for 2 yards to the KanSt 41.
4:45
2nd & 8 at opp 41
Dennis Johnson rush left for a loss of 4 yards to the KanSt 45.
4:10
3rd & 12 at opp 45
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Jarius Wright for 45 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arkansas 19, Kansas State 0
4:10
Zach Hocker extra point BLOCKED returned for 2-point defensive conversion by Nigel Malone.Arkansas 19, Kansas State 2
4:10
Zach Hocker kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Kansas State Punt, 7 plays
4:00
1st & 10 at own 20
Collin Klein pass complete to Sheldon Smith for 14 yards to the KanSt 34 for a 1ST down.
3:30
1st & 10 at own 34
Collin Klein rush up the middle for 8 yards to the KanSt 42.
3:04
2nd & 2 at own 42
Collin Klein pass incomplete to Sheldon Smith.
2:59
3rd & 2 at own 42
Collin Klein rush quarterback draw for 2 yards to the KanSt 44 for a 1ST down.
2:30
1st & 10 at own 44
Collin Klein sacked by Byran Jones for a loss of 2 yards to the KanSt 42.
2:00
2nd & 12 at own 42
John Hubert rush over left end for 6 yards to the KanSt 48.
1:40
3rd & 6 at own 48
Collin Klein pass incomplete.
1:27
4th & 6 at own 48
Ryan Doerr punt for 40 yards, downed at the Ark 12.
Arkansas Fumble, 3 plays
1:20
1st & 10 at own 13
Tyler Wilson pass incomplete to Joe Adams, broken up by Tysyn Hartman.
1:13
2nd & 10 at own 13
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Ronnie Wingo Jr. for 4 yards to the Ark 17.
1:06
3rd & 6 at own 17
Tyler Wilson sacked by Adam Davis for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, forced by Adam Davis, recovered by KanSt Ryan Mueller at the Ark 13.
Kansas State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
0:50
1st & 10 at opp 13
Collin Klein rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Ark 13.
0:30
2nd & 9 at opp 12
Collin Klein rush quarterback draw for 8 yards to the Ark 4. Play reviewed and overturned (originally ruled a first down at the Ark 2).
0:30
3rd & 1 at opp 4
Timeout ARKANSAS, clock 0:30.
0:26
3rd & 1 at opp 4
Collin Klein pass complete to Andre McDonald for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arkansas 19, Kansas State 8
0:26
Anthony Cantele extra point GOOD.Arkansas 19, Kansas State 9
0:20
Anthony Cantele kickoff for 62 yards returned by Marquel Wade for 23 yards to the Ark 31.
Arkansas End of half, 3 plays
0:10
1st & 10 at own 31
Tyler Wilson scramble for 9 yards to the Ark 40. KanSt Meshak Williams injured on play.
0:03
2nd & 1 at own 40
Tyler Wilson pass incomplete to Cobi Hamilton.
0:00
3rd & 1 at own 40
Ronnie Wingo Jr. rush up the middle for 4 yards to the Ark 44 for a 1ST down.
Q3 15:00
Zach Hocker kickoff for 64 yards out-of-bounds.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Arkansas 26, Kansas State 16
Kansas State Touchdown run, 7 plays
14:45
1st & 10 at own 40
Collin Klein pass complete to Travis Tannahill for 6 yards to the KanSt 46.
14:13
2nd & 4 at own 46
Collin Klein rush quarterback draw for 9 yards to the Ark 45 for a 1ST down.
13:30
1st & 10 at opp 45
John Hubert rush for a loss of 7 yards to the KanSt 48.
12:58
2nd & 17 at own 48
Collin Klein pass complete to Tramaine Thompson for 21 yards to the Ark 31 for a 1ST down.
12:30
1st & 10 at opp 31
John Hubert rush over right end for 10 yards to the Ark 21 for a 1ST down.
12:00
1st & 10 at opp 21
Collin Klein rush right for 15 yards to the Ark 6 for a 1ST down.
11:38
1st & goal at opp 6
Collin Klein rush draw play for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arkansas 19, Kansas State 15
11:38
Anthony Cantele extra point GOOD.Arkansas 19, Kansas State 16
11:33
Anthony Cantele kickoff for 62 yards returned by Marquel Wade for 17 yards to the Ark 25.
Arkansas Punt, 4 plays
11:00
1st & 10 at own 25
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Jarius Wright for 9 yards to the Ark 49, KANSAS ST penalty 15 yard Face Mask on Allen Chapman accepted for a 1ST down.
10:30
1st & 10 at own 49
Ronnie Wingo Jr. rush left for a loss of 1 yard to the Ark 48.
10:30
2nd & 11 at own 48
Tyler Wilson pass incomplete to Jarius Wright.
10:00
3rd & 11 at own 48
Tyler Wilson scramble for 9 yards to the KanSt 43.
9:42
4th & 2 at opp 43
Timeout ARKANSAS, clock 9:42.
9:33
4th & 2 at opp 43
Dylan Breeding punt for 41 yards, downed at the KanSt 2.
Kansas State Punt, 5 plays
9:20
1st & 10 at own 2
John Hubert rush right for 7 yards to the KanSt 9.
8:30
2nd & 3 at own 9
John Hubert rush for 4 yards to the KanSt 13 for a 1ST down.
8:00
1st & 10 at own 13
Collin Klein pass complete to Sheldon Smith for 2 yards to the KanSt 15.
7:35
2nd & 8 at own 15
Collin Klein pass incomplete to Brodrick Smith, broken up by Tevin Mitchel.
7:29
3rd & 8 at own 15
Collin Klein pass incomplete to Chris Harper.
7:22
4th & 8 at own 15
Ryan Doerr punt for 43 yards, fair catch by Joe Adams at the Ark 42.
Arkansas Touchdown pass, 11 plays
7:05
1st & 10 at own 42
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Chris Gragg for 26 yards to the KanSt 32 for a 1ST down.
6:50
1st & 10 at opp 32
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Joe Adams for 8 yards to the KanSt 24.
6:30
2nd & 2 at opp 24
Broderick Green rush over right end for 2 yards to the KanSt 22 for a 1ST down.
6:00
1st & 10 at opp 22
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Joe Adams for a loss of 2 yards to the KanSt 24.
5:30
2nd & 12 at opp 24
Tyler Wilson pass incomplete to Chris Gragg.
5:00
3rd & 12 at opp 24
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Greg Childs for 15 yards to the KanSt 9 for a 1ST down.
4:25
1st & goal at opp 9
Broderick Green rush up the middle for 5 yards to the KanSt 4.
4:03
2nd & goal at opp 4
Tyler Wilson pass incomplete to Cobi Hamilton.
4:03
3rd & 0 at opp 4
ARKANSAS penalty 5 yard False Start on Jason Peacock accepted.
3:57
3rd & goal at opp 9
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Cobi Hamilton for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arkansas 25, Kansas State 16
3:57
Zach Hocker extra point GOOD.Arkansas 26, Kansas State 16
3:57
Zach Hocker kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Kansas State Punt, 5 plays
3:45
1st & 10 at own 20
Collin Klein pass complete to Tramaine Thompson for 23 yards to the KanSt 43 for a 1ST down.
3:20
1st & 10 at own 43
Collin Klein pass complete to Brodrick Smith for 15 yards to the Ark 42 for a 1ST down.
2:45
1st & 10 at opp 42
John Hubert rush over right guard for 8 yards to the Ark 34.
2:05
2nd & 2 at opp 34
Collin Klein sacked by Jake Bequette for a loss of 3 yards to the Ark 37.
1:28
3rd & 5 at opp 37
Collin Klein pass incomplete to Chris Harper.
1:28
4th & 5 at opp 37
Timeout KANSAS ST, clock 1:28.
1:21
4th & 5 at opp 37
Ryan Doerr punt for 37 yards for a touchback.
Arkansas Punt, 9 plays
1:10
1st & 10 at own 20
Ronnie Wingo Jr. rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Ark 22.
0:40
2nd & 8 at own 22
Tyler Wilson pass incomplete to Chris Gragg.
0:35
3rd & 8 at own 22
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Greg Childs for 15 yards to the Ark 37 for a 1ST down.
0:00
1st & 10 at own 37
Tyler Wilson sacked by Ray Kibble for a loss of 4 yards to the Ark 33.
Q4 14:40
2nd & 14 at own 33
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Joe Adams for 12 yards to the Ark 45.
Q4 14:23
3rd & 2 at own 45
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Jarius Wright for 34 yards to the KanSt 21 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:00
1st & 10 at opp 21
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Joe Adams for a loss of 1 yard to the KanSt 22.
Q4 13:30
2nd & 11 at opp 22
Tyler Wilson rush for a loss of 11 yards to the KanSt 33, ARKANSAS penalty 0 yard Intentional Grounding on Tyler Wilson accepted.
Q4 13:23
3rd & 22 at opp 33
Tyler Wilson pass incomplete to Jarius Wright.
Q4 13:23
4th & 22 at opp 33
ARKANSAS penalty 5 yard False Start on Alvin Bailey accepted.
Q4 13:17
4th & 27 at opp 38
Dylan Breeding punt for 38 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter4 drives, then Arkansas 29, Kansas State 16
Kansas State Missed FG, 12 plays
13:00
1st & 10 at own 20
John Hubert rush over right tackle for 2 yards to the KanSt 22.
12:36
2nd & 8 at own 22
Collin Klein pass complete to Sheldon Smith for 9 yards to the KanSt 31 for a 1ST down.
12:07
1st & 10 at own 31
Collin Klein pass complete to Brodrick Smith for 14 yards to the KanSt 45 for a 1ST down. Play reviewed and confirmed.
11:52
1st & 10 at own 45
Timeout ARKANSAS, clock 11:52.
11:20
1st & 10 at own 45
John Hubert rush right for a loss of 1 yard to the KanSt 44.
10:38
2nd & 11 at own 44
Collin Klein pass incomplete to John Hubert.
10:20
3rd & 11 at own 44
Collin Klein pass complete to Sheldon Smith for 11 yards to the Ark 45 for a 1ST down.
9:50
1st & 10 at opp 45
Collin Klein scramble for a loss of 3 yards to the Ark 48.
9:00
1st & 10 at own 48
Collin Klein rush over right end for 6 yards to the Ark 42.
8:10
3rd & 7 at opp 42
Collin Klein pass complete to Sheldon Smith for 14 yards to the Ark 28 for a 1ST down.
7:50
1st & 10 at opp 28
John Hubert rush over right tackle for 2 yards to the Ark 26.
7:10
2nd & 8 at opp 26
Collin Klein rush quarterback draw for no gain to the Ark 26.
6:40
3rd & 8 at opp 26
Collin Klein pass incomplete to Tramaine Thompson.
6:36
4th & 8 at opp 26
Anthony Cantele 43 yard field goal MISSED.
Arkansas Field goal, 7 plays
6:00
1st & 10 at own 26
Tyler Wilson pass complete to Cobi Hamilton for 8 yards to the Ark 34.
5:50
2nd & 2 at own 34
Broderick Green rush over right tackle for 36 yards to the KanSt 30 for a 1ST down.
5:30
1st & 10 at opp 30
Broderick Green rush over left tackle for 18 yards to the KanSt 12 for a 1ST down.
5:00
1st & 10 at opp 12
Broderick Green rush over right end for 3 yards to the KanSt 9.
4:20
2nd & 7 at opp 9
Broderick Green rush right for a loss of 1 yard to the KanSt 10.
3:34
3rd & 8 at opp 10
Broderick Green rush right for a loss of 3 yards to the KanSt 13.
3:34
4th & 11 at opp 13
Timeout KANSAS ST, clock 3:34.
3:30
4th & 11 at opp 13
Zach Hocker 30 yard field goal GOOD.Arkansas 29, Kansas State 16
3:30
Zach Hocker kickoff for 70 yards returned by Tramaine Thompson for 12 yards to the KanSt 12.
Kansas State Interception, 10 plays
3:13
1st & 10 at own 12
Collin Klein pass complete to Torell Miller for 9 yards to the KanSt 36, ARKANSAS penalty 15 yard Roughing Passer on Chris Smith accepted for a 1ST down.
2:54
1st & 10 at own 36
Collin Klein pass complete to Chris Harper for 11 yards to the KanSt 47 for a 1ST down.
2:37
1st & 10 at own 47
Collin Klein scramble for no gain to the KanSt 47.
2:00
2nd & 10 at own 47
Collin Klein rush right for 3 yards to the 50 yard line.
1:46
3rd & 7 at the 50
Collin Klein pass incomplete to Torell Miller.
1:37
4th & 7 at the 50
Collin Klein pass complete to Torell Miller for 13 yards to the Ark 37 for a 1ST down.
1:15
1st & 10 at opp 37
Collin Klein sacked by Chris Smith for a loss of 5 yards to the Ark 42.
0:40
2nd & 15 at opp 42
Collin Klein sacked by Chris Smith for a loss of 5 yards to the Ark 47.
0:20
3rd & 20 at opp 47
Collin Klein scramble for 4 yards to the Ark 43.
0:05
4th & 16 at opp 43
Collin Klein pass intercepted by Jerico Nelson at the Ark 25, returned for 61 yards to the KanSt 14.
Arkansas End of game, 1 play
0:00
1st & 10 at opp 14
Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the KanSt 16.
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.
PassingTyler Wilson20 of 31, 216 yards, 2 TDArkansas
ReceivingJarius Wright3 catches, 88 yards, 1 TDArkansas
Kansas State
Arkansas