Grunhard fills right guard as KU hosts Baylor sneak title
Notebook notes Grunhard started at right guard in Week 1 despite lingering injury. Baylor center Jacob Gall, a Buffalo alum, faced KU in a Big 12 opener. KU center Mike Novitsky knows Gall well from Buffalo. Leipold praised Gall for adapting to a Power Five role, while KU eyes its first Big 12 win since 2019 and a chance to showcase to high school recruits.
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Baylor Bears Rout Kansas In Big 12 Opener
Baylor blitzed Kansas with a 42 7 win as the Bears improved to 3 0 overall and 1 0 in the Big 12. KU struggled on offense averaging 3.3 yards per play and failing to establish the running game. KU coach Lance Leipold said defensive misplays and lack of aggression hurt the Jayhawks while Baylor mixed big plays and scoring drives to pull away early in the second half.
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Baylor Hands Kansas Blowout. Unranked Bears Impress
Baylor delivered a 69 yard touchdown on the first play of the second half and never looked back, stunning Kansas in a game that exposed the gap between the Jayhawks and ranked foes. Leipold urges accountability, warning fans to temper hopes as KU faces tougher opponents.
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Chiefs Ravens Clash Tests Early Season in Baltimore Rematch
Chiefs visit Ravens as Kansas City seeks a 12th straight road win and Baltimore aims to avoid 0-2 after a 33-27 OT loss to the Raiders. Patrick Mahomes notes two top AFC teams will hype the matchup while Lamar Jackson seeks to show Baltimore can contend.
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