WVU vs Kansas halftime report
We’ve hit halftime in Lawrence with Kansas leading West Virginia 20–3. Here’s a look at the first half.
Score:
WVU 3 – Kansas 20
Scoring Summary:
KU – 1Q (11:57) Levi Wentz 41-yard touchdown reception from Jalon Daniels.
KU – 2Q (10:25) Laith Marjan 42-yard field goal.
WVU – 2Q (3:43) Kade Hensley 26-yard field goal.
KU – 2Q (2:11) Leshon Williams 39-yard touchdown reception from Jalon Daniels.
Key Stats at the Break:
- Passing: WVU QB Nicco Marchiol: 13-of-22, 119 yards — KU QB Jalon Daniels: 8-of-18, 111 yards, 2 TD
- Rushing: WVU rushing: 32 yards on 18 carries — KU rushing: 90 yards on 19 carries
- Receiving: WVU Jeff Weimer 2 catches, 23 yards — KU Levi Wentz 1 catch, 41 yards, TD
- Team: KU 201, WVU 151
- Turnovers: Both teams 0
Injury/Lineup Notes:
- WVU Fred Perry ejected for targeting
What to Watch 2nd Half:
Can West Virginia’s offense get going? The Mountaineers struggled to establish the run, which put pressure on Marchiol to carry the load. Kansas has been efficient through the air and capitalized on its chances. WVU will need a spark to get back in this one.
| Stat | West Virginia | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 151 | 201 |
| Pass Yards | 119 | 111 |
| Rush Yards | 32 | 90 |
| Penalties | 2–10 | 1–5 |
| 1st Downs | 7 | 9 |
| 3rd Downs | 2–10 | 3–9 |
| 4th Downs | 0–1 | 1–1 |
| Total Plays | 40 | 37 |
| Avg Yds/Play | 3.8 | 5.4 |
| Avg Yds/Completion | 9.2 | 13.9 |
| Avg Yds/Rush | 1.8 | 4.7 |
| Sack-Adj Rush Yds (Avg) | 34 (2.0) | 90 (4.7) |
| Red Zone | 1–1 | 0–0 |
| Time of Possession | 13:48 | 16:12 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 0–0 | 1–0 |
| Sacks (Def Yds) | 0 (0) | 1 (2) |
| TFL (Def Yds) | 0 (0) | 2 (3) |
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