Kansas Falls to OSU in Heat Shaped By Record Punt Game
Hal Dowden led the Big 12 officiating crew as Kansas faced Oklahoma State in extreme heat. Tony Lindsay’s late second quarter pass sparked boos after a disputed fumble call. Mitch Bowles fumbled at the KU five in the fourth, OSU recovering as Kansas chased a one-score gap. Wegner set career highs in attempts, completions and yards. Heat-related issues tagged several players. Aller led with 17 tackles.
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Team praises defense and late-game plays in win
Quotebo coach lauds the defense for turning the game around and notes the offense and defense began to complement each other with big plays late. Players credited for making key stops and scoring opportunities that sealed the victory.
West Helps Oklahoma State Rally With Interceptions
Oklahoma State’s West snagged two interceptions against Kansas, returning one 30 yards for a touchdown and sealing the win with a late takeaway. He also helped force another pick after a tipped pass, as OSU climbed back from a halftime deficit and fixed defensive issues in the second half.
OSU and Kansas battle in rushing passing stats
OSU attack led by Nathan Simmons and Tony Lindsay in a 3:30 game against Kansas with Lindsay 8 of 16 for 3100 yards and Wegher 17 of 34 for 228. Receivers Grissom Lave Harrison Hill Bowman Key, tackling leaders include Wright and Johnson with 17 for Kansas. Attendance about 32,500.
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Jayhawks freshman shows promise after wild punt miscue
Henri Childs, a Shawnee Mission West recruit, wore No. 28 for Kansas and returned punts in a dramatic season opener. A botched OSU punt near midfield sparked a 78 yard swing, as Kansas failed to capitalize and OSU edged ahead 31-28.
First Quarter Leads In KU OSU Clash Sees Multiple Scores
Kansas jumps to a 7 0 lead on a 48 yard pass from Wegner to Bowles after OSU misses a 55 yard field goal. Jamie Harris and David Winbush both score in a back and forth first quarter as KU and OSU trade touchdowns. Wegner connects for a later TD pass to Bowles for a 14–13 KU edge before a West interception return and ensuing drives keep it tight.
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Oklahoma State 28 Kansas 21 after long run
A broke free 62 yard rush was halted at the KU 15 by Michael Allen. Fabbs then went off left tackle for a score as Tim Sydnes added the extra point to bring Oklahoma State to a 28 21 lead over Kansas.
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Kansas Jayhawks vs Oklahoma State football endgame notes
In the fourth quarter Byron Gasaway connected on a 35 yard pass for Kansas to tie OSU at 28 after a long drive. Tim Sydney added a 44 yard field goal for OSU and Tony Lindsay closed with a 6 yard TD run after a Troy West interception, finalizing OSU victory.
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