Kansas Dominates Northern Colorado In Quick Paced Win
Kansas outscored Northern Colorado in the first half while gaining 123 rushing yards from Jake Sharp and 208 passing from Todd Reesing. Northern Colorado’s Andre Harris led rushers with 22 yards on six carries as the Jayhawks controlled time of possession and totaled 246 offensive plays.
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How They Scored First Quarter Drive Brief
Kansas Jayhawks opened with a 10 play 66 yard drive lasting 4:50. Todd Reesing ran in for a 1 yard score after a 30 yard pass to Kerry Meier to push Kansas ahead 7-0 over Northern Colorado. Jacob Branstetter added the extra point.
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Opurum and Pick Shine in KU Debut Versus Northern Colorado
Kansas freshman Toben Opurum rushed eight times for 79 yards and two scores in a 49 3 win, while Kale Pick added three carries for 47 yards and 2 for 2 passing in his first college appearance. Coach Mangino praised Opurum's power and vision and noted Pick's athleticism and pace. Opurum admitted late night nerves before kickoff as he adapts to college football.
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Sayers Back at KU as Fundraising Director for Stadium Expansion
Gale Sayers returns to the University of Kansas in an official role to raise funds for Memorial Stadium expansion. The KU legend, 66, notes a sellout crowd for the first ballgame and recalls his earlier athletic administration career here. He praises Lawrence, urges fans to support the project, and emphasizes the university helped launch his career in football and beyond.
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Kansas rolls past Bears in debut without Briscoe
Kansas overwhelmed North Carolina Bears as quarterback Reesing shone with 208 yards and two touchdowns on 13 of 20 passes, adding 79 rushing yards and two scores. Kerry Meier caught a 71 yard bomb. Offensive line blocked well, allowing no sacks and aiding a strong ground game. The defense had three sacks and seven tackles for loss while limiting UNC to 165 passing yards.
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Bears impressed by Kansas QB in 49 3 win over UNC
Todd Reesing dazzled for Kansas, rushing for two first half touchdowns and passing for two more as KU cruised to a 49 3 victory. Bears praised Reesing as elusive and scrappy while UNC coach Downing noted the breakout performer’s big play ability and resiliency.
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Four Jayhawks Suspended For Season Opener At KU
Four Kansas University football players including Dezmon Briscoe were held out of the season opener for disciplinary reasons. Briscoe, Raimond Pendleton, Jamal Greene, and Jeff Wheeler were suspended for violating undisclosed team rules. Briscoe was the lone projected starter, with career stats including 92 receptions for 1,407 yards and 15 touchdowns. Coach Mark Mangino cited spring suspensions as the basis for Briscoe and Greene’s absences, while Pendleton and Wheeler faced separate team policy violations.
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