Kansas Colorado halftime drill fuels chaotic sequence
Kansas jumped to a 14-0 lead before starting quarterback injury forced third stringer John Nielsen in. He connected on a shovel pass to John Randle but Randle fumbled and Colorado returned it for a defensive TD. Colorado led in a tense halftime with Klatt 10-for-17 for 75 yards and two picks.
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Colorado Surges Past Kansas in Rough Second Half Clash
Stephone Robinson’s 48 yard punt return put CU ahead for good as Kansas stalled after halftime with multiple punts and an interception. Colorado toppled Kansas 70-21, led by Klatt’s 153 passing yards and several defensive plays, while Gordon and teammates highlighted Kansas’s late-game struggles.
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Mangino touts Gordon as top 10 to 15 player in country
After Kansas State 30 Colorado 21 loss coach Mangino praised sophomore Gordon for a game with two interceptions a near third interception a fumble recovery a sack and a 22 yard catch on offense He also returned a 22 yard punt and played cornerback and receiver expressing belief Gordon ranks among the nation’s elite playmakers and likely among the Big 12 leaders in interceptions.
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Buffs edge Jayhawks as Swanson injures on hit
Colorado defeats Kansas 30-21 at Memorial Stadium. CU captain Matt McChesney hit KU quarterback Jason Swanson, sidelining him in the first quarter. KU struggled without Swanson as CU rallied, with Dominique Brooks and Stephone Robinson delivering key scores. CU remains in the North race.
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Kansas holds off Colorado in high-scoring Big 12 clash
Kansas defense finally yields a Colorado touchdown era as Joel Klatt connects with Joe Klopfenstein for a 4 yard score at 11 36 of the third. Kevin Kane sets a career best with 13 tackles while KU gains 342 yards to Colorado 236. Attendance reached 38 214 as KU eyes Texas in the finale.
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Kansas falls as Swanson injures shoulder in CU loss
Kansas suffers a setback as quarterback Jason Swanson exits with a likely season‑ending shoulder injury after a promising start against Colorado. John Nielsen leads a solid but fumbled effort, and KU’s 1-5 Big 12 record dims hopes for a bowl. Mangino laments failure to make plays in the second half.
Posters weigh in on KU basketball game Swanson injury impact
Web posters on Kusports boards debate Saturday's KU win and Swanson injury. They suggest KU might have won by a large margin if Swanson had not been injured, noting two defensive touchdowns and questioning team strength next season.
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Explosive Kansas offense sparks opening drive against Colorado
Kansas drives 80 yards in eight plays led by Jason Swanson and John Randle who score early as KU takes a 14 0 lead. Colorado answers with a Klatt pass and Crosby field goals before a late Jayhawk rally and turnover disrupt KU’s comeback bid. Colorado holds 30 21 win.
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Kansas quarterback woes linger after loss to Colorado
The piece catalogs Kansas injuries to its quarterbacks Jason Swanson Brian Luke John Nielsen and others with a running gag about historic figures and horror tropes. It notes Nielsen a walk-on who may start against Texas and asks readers to vote on KU’s Week 1 quarterback choice.
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Kansas Jayhawks QB depth questioned after injuries
Nielsen is the only active quarterback never sidelined by injury. Luke missed most of the season with an undisclosed injury and may be No 2 by default. Mangino jokes Charles Gordon could play quarterback but unlikely to station him under center.
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