Bean Named Jayhawks Start For South Dakota Opener
Kansas football announces Jason Bean will start at quarterback six hours before kickoff against South Dakota. Bean, a 6 foot 3 junior from North Texas, beat out Miles Kendrick and Jason Daniels in a preseason QB battle that stretched through camp and game-week prep.
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KU turns back Coyotes rally for late victory
KU defeats South Dakota 17-14 in Lance Leipold’s debut at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Jason Bean connected with Lawrence Arnold on a 16 yard TD in crunch time and Mason Fairchild secured the comeback with a fourth and 10 conversion, giving the Jayhawks their first win under the new coach.
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KU Begins Leipold Era With 17-14 Win Over South Dakota
Kansas opens under coach Lance Leipold with a 17-14 victory over South Dakota. The game shows a work in progress season, with defense delivering key answers while offense remains inconsistent, fans energized, and questions lingering about future results.
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Chiefs rebuild O line to shield Mahomes versus rivals
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach rebuilt the line after Patrick Mahomes endured a relentless Buccaneers pass rush in the Super Bowl. Five new starters were added including Orlando Brown Jr. and Joe Thuney, with Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith as rookies and Lucas Niang sidelined by a 2020 COVID opt out. Mahomes and Niang optimistic about rapid cohesion as the unit progresses through the season.
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