Kansas Wins With Third-Quarter Push Over Colorado
In a game marked by turnovers and punting, Kansas overcame a sluggish start to score three straight touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters. Key performers included Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing who threw for 256 yards despite one interception and Rodney Stewart who led Colorado with 77 rushing yards. Colorado led early, but KU gained momentum after halftime to secure the 30-7 victory before 49,566 fans.
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Jake Sharp repeated strong running with 118 yards and three rushing touchdowns for Kansas. Jake Laptad forced a safety on Cody Hawkins and signaled it with a classic safety gesture. Kerry Meier totaled 94 yards on nine catches despite injuries. Marcus Herford posted a rough kickoff return average of 13 yards and Daymond Patterson struggled with punt returns before substitution by Fields. Patterson, a freshman, showed talent but hit the expected freshman wall.
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Oklahoma Sooners and KU football clash insights with Trotter
Kansas basketball writer Jake Trotter breaks down next week’s Norman showdown and offers KU football guidance after the loss to Texas. He recalls how OU running back DeMarco Murray drew coach Bob Stoops’ attention in Las Vegas after Murray dunked in his high school gym. Only at KUSports.com.
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Mangino pledges swift fix for Kansas special teams
After the 30 14 win over Colorado at Memorial Stadium, Kansas coach Mark Mangino vowed immediate changes to fix troubled special teams. He blamed effort and field position, promising personnel and scheme adjustments to shore up return, kicking, and coverage units.
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Buffs benches Cody Hawkins sparks Ballenger in KU loss
Colorado coach Dan Hawkins pulled Cody Hawkins for Matt Ballenger with 10:25 left as Colorado trailed 16-14 in the fourth quarter. Ballenger went 5 of 8 for 57 yards while Ballenger and Hawkins praised KU’s defense. Colorado prepares for Kansas State at home with a 3-3 record.
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Sharp carries KU past CU in option heavy win
KU used a revamped run package built around Sharp to push the ball outside and in the open field as Ed Warinner dialed up more option plays. Sharp voiced renewed confidence after finishing as the only Kansas back to carry the ball in a season high 15 rushing yards as the Jayhawks pulled away late and extended their home win streak.
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Jayhawks edge Buffalos as Sharp seals 30-14 win
Kansas ran past Colorado 30-14 with Jake Sharp scoring a seven-yard TD late in the fourth and critical plays by Kendrick Harper. Harper returned from injury to force a Colorado miscue and Jake Lapata sacked Cody Hawkins for a safety as KU moved to 2-0 in the conference before a showdown with No. 1 Oklahoma. Sharp hinted at continued production despite the tough schedule ahead.
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Mangino vows statement as Kansas faces tough stretch
Kansas coach Mark Mangino previews a Tuesday news conference after a shaky special teams showing and a 5-1 midseason mark. He adopts a vanilla stance, pledging focus on improving kickoff coverage while aiming to prove Kansas can compete with Oklahoma and other top foes.
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Colorado Buffaloes versus Kansas Jayhawks scoring drive recap
Detailed play by play scoring sequence from a college football game between Colorado and Kansas. Highlights include Cody Hawkins and Aric Goodman connection for CU initial score, Jake Sharp and Dezmon Briscoe touchdowns for Kansas, a KU safety, and late fourth quarter exchanges ending with Kansas leads 30 14.
Meier keys Kansas with nine catches in 30 14 win over Colorado
Kansas receiver Kerry Meier, hindered by lingering health issues, snagged nine passes for 94 yards in a 30 14 home victory over Colorado. Coach Mangino indicated injuries affect Kansas special teams and defensive lineman Caleb Blakesley left the field with an undisclosed injury.
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