Special teams spark KU in 31 14 win over South Dakota
Kansas University football opened with a 31 14 victory at Memorial Stadium as the special teams carried the night. Matthew Wyman hit a 45 yard field goal, Josh Ford blocked a punt, Trevor Pardula produced three touchbacks, and Connor Embree carved out 92 all purpose yards. Ben Heeney battled cramps but returned for four tackles while Schyler Miles stepped in. Justin McCay caught a touchdown from Jake Heaps after an earlier close call. Kevin Short missed the game due to personal reasons. Dexter McDonald and JaCorey Shepherd started at cornerback as Victor Simmons led KU with eight tackles.
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Weis sticks to balanced KU offense despite Heaps debut
Kansas coach Charlie Weis defends a balanced early game plan as quarterback Jake Heaps shows accuracy in his debut. Heaps notes the offense benefited, yet self-inflicted mistakes limited scoring. receiver depth and play-calling loom as Rice looms on the horizon.
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