Jayhawks bid farewell to seniors in final KU game
Kansas University honors 23 seniors, including 11 starters, in the Memorial Stadium finale against Kansas State. The group features Keia Agostinho, Ron Doherty, Connor Embree, Josh Ford, Gavin Howard, Christian Matthews, James Sims, Nick Sizemore, Riley Spencer, Aslam Sterling, Kevin Young, and others, with Weis stressing appreciation for their years of service despite coaching changes.
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Kansas at Kansas State: Ground and pass edge shifts
Kansas shows stronger ground gains with 162 rushing yards per game while Kansas State sits fifth in pass defense at 228 yards per game. Cozart improves KU passing as Zimmerman misses, but KU’s aerial attack remains inconsistent. Edge favors Kansas on the ground, Kansas State on pass defense.
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Kansas State Football: Ground Game Faces KU Rush Defense
Kansas State relies on a dual quarterback run threat with Jake Waters and Daniel Sams, Sams as the top rusher among QBs. Senior John Hubert trails with eight rushing TDs, while the team averages 178 rushing yards per game, facing Kansas's 189-yard rush defense. Waters adds 279 rushing yards and five touchdowns. The Wildcats mix in passing with a 226-yard per game attack and a 63 percent completion rate led by Tyler Lockett and Tramaine Thompson, who combine for big plays against KU’s secondary.
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Kansas State Tops in Special Teams Edge for Third Phase
The article credits Kansas State with the edge in special teams due to returners Thompson and Lockett who frequently shift field position and threaten with long runs. Lockett and Thompson provide dual threat impact as return men and receivers, pressuring opponents’ coverage units. Trevor Pardula leads the punts in a strong season while Jack Cantele, the sophomore place kicker, ranks sixth in the conference with 11 of 13 field goals and a game-winning kick against TCU.
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