As of December 29, 2021; Rankings from CFP Rankings
The 2021 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. It was the Jayhawks 132nd season. They were members of the Big 12 Conference. They played their home games at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. They were coached by Lance Leipold in his first year as head coach.[1]
The Jayhawks entered the season with multiple losing streaks: 41 games to AP ranked teams, 54 road conference games, twelve conference games, and an overall losing streak of thirteen. Only one of the streaks would still be standing by the end of the season. They would end their thirteen game overall losing streak with their victory over South Dakota on September 3, 2021.[2] Their victory over Texas on November 13 ended several more losing streaks: 8 straight overall losses, 18 straight within the Big 12, 20 straight to FBS opponents, and 56 straight in road conference games. They lost all their games against AP poll ranked teams during the season extending the streak to 44 games. The Jayhawks also failed to qualify for a bowl game for the 13th consecutive season, dating back to the 2008 season. They finished last in the Big 12 for the 7th consecutive season.
On March 5, 2021, head coach Les Miles, was placed on administrative leave following allegations of inappropriate comments and actions with female students while the head coach at LSU.[3] Kansas and Miles agreed to mutually part ways on March 8, 2021.[4] Wide receivers coach Emmett Jones served as interim coach from March 11 through the team's spring practices at the end of April.[5] On April 30, Lance Leipold was hired as the head coach.[1]
Offseason[]
Starters lost[]
Overall, the Jayhawks had 17 players run out of eligibility. Below are the starters from 2020 who have run out of eligibility.
Name
Position
Elijah Jones
CB
Logan Klusman
LS
Coaching staff changes[]
Including new head coach Lance Leipold, the Jayhawks will have five new coaches on their coaching staff replacing five coaches, which includes filling one position that was officially vacant the previous season.[6]
The Jayhawks have 22 commitments for their 2021 recruiting class. Below is the breakdown. The only positions KU did not have any recruits for were kicker and punter.
Overall class ranking[]
Website
Overall rank
Conference rank
4 star recruits
3 star recruits
Rivals
45
5
1*
21
247 Sports
63
9
0
20
*Rivals still incorrectly lists four-star recruit Quaydarius Davis as being committed to Kansas despite Kansas withdrawing their scholarship offer after he was accused of domestic violence.[7]
Positional breakdown[]
Position
Number
WR
3
RB
1
TE
1
QB
2
OL
3
LB
2
DL
3
DB
5
ATH
2
All information above is as of February 2, 2021
Transfers[]
Only notable transfers are listed below. Kansas had 27 players transfer out and 13 transfer in.
The 2021 media poll was released on July 8, 2021. The Jayhawks were picked last for the 11th consecutive season receiving all 39 potential last place votes.[8]
(1:10) KU – Lawrence Arnold 16 yard pass from Jason Bean, Jacob Borcila kick good (Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 3:56; KU 17–14)
Statistics
SDU
KU
First downs
14
12
Total yards
262
245
Rush yards
164
82
Passing yards
98
163
Turnovers
0
0
Time of possession
25:52
34:08
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
South Dakota
Passing
Carson Camp
10/22, 98 yards
Rushing
Travis Theis
18 carries, 96 yards
Receiving
Kody Case
2 receptions, 37 yards
Kansas
Passing
Jason Bean
17/26, 163 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Jason Bean
15 carries, 54 yards
Receiving
Mason Fairchild
4 receptions, 58 yards
In the first game of the Lance Leipold era, the Jayhawks played South Dakota. The Jayhawks would score a touchdown first in the second quarter with a 8-yard pass by Jason Bean, a transfer from North Texas. After halftime, Kansas would take a 10–0 lead after a 30-yard field goal by Jacob Borcila. South Dakota would score two touchdowns to take their first lead with 5 minutes and 13 seconds left in the game. Kansas would then answer that touchdown with their own touchdown after Bean's second passing touchdown of the game with 1 minute and 3 seconds left. South Dakota would turn the ball over on downs after the kickoff to give the Jayhawks their first win since October 26, 2019, breaking a 13-game losing streak.
(10:07) KU – Jacob Borcila 46-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays 36 yards, 04:45; KU 3–0)
(8:13) CCU – Jaivon Heiligh 33 yard pass from Grayson McCall, Massimo Biscardi kick good (Drive: 5 plays 75 yards, 01:54; 7–3 CCU)
(1:40) KU – Devin Neal 2 yard run, Jacob Borcila kick blocked (Drive: 11 plays 66 yards, 06:25; KU 9–7)
Second quarter
(11:02) CCU – Grayson McCall 2 yard run, Massimo Biscardi kick good (Drive: 12 plays 75 yards, 05:38; CCU 14–9)
(8:23) CCU – Alex Spillum 0 yard return of blocked punt, Massimo Biscardi kick good (CCU 21–9)
(2:36) CCU – Reese White 2 yard run, Massimo Biscardi kick good (Drive: 4 plays 35 yards, 01:48, CCU 28–9)
(1:36) KU – Jason Bean 34 yard run, Luke Grimm pass from Jason Bean failed (Drive: 3 plays 65 yards, 01:00; CCU 28–15)
Third quarter
(11:36) KU – Jason Bean 46 yard run, Jacob Borcila kick good (Drive: 3 plays 65 yards, 01:16; 28–22 CCU)
(8:37) CCU – Reese White 19 yard run, Massimo Biscardi kick good (Drive: 7 plays 75 yards, 02:59; 35–22 CCU
Fourth quarter
(14:11) CCU – Reese White 3 yard run, Massimo Biscardi kick good (Drive: 12 plays 72 yards, 05:13; 42–22 CCU)
(4:49) CCU – Kameron Brown 11 yard pass from Grayson McCall, Massimo Biscardi kick good (Drive: 10 plays 83 yards, 06:32; 49–22 CCU)
Statistics
KU
CCU
First downs
16
27
Total yards
412
460
Rush yards
174
215
Passing yards
238
245
Turnovers
0
1
Time of possession
30:49
29:11
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Kansas
Passing
Jason Bean
12/24 189 yards
Rushing
Jason Bean
13 carries 102 yards 2 TD
Receiving
Kwamie Lassiter II
7 receptions 85 yards
Coastal Carolina
Passing
Grayson McCall
17/21 245 yards 2 TD
Rushing
Reese White
14 carries 102 yards 3 TD
Receiving
Javion Heiligh
6 receptions 122 yards 1 TD
Kansas would strike first kicking with a 46-year-old field goal in their first road game of the season. Coastal Carolina would respond with a touchdown on the following drive to take the lead, only for the Jayhawks to take the lead back 9–7. They would not hold a lead for the rest of the game as Coastal Carolina would outscore the Jayhawks 42–13 the rest of the game. The loss extended the Jayhawks losing streak to teams ranked in the AP poll to 42 games.
(10:29) BU – Ben Sims 14-yard pass from Gerry Bohanon, Isaiah Hankins kick good (Drive: 9 plays 75 yards, 4:31; 7–0 BU)
Second quarter
(13:47) BU – Gavin Yates 2 yard run, Isaiah Hankins kick good (Drive: 4 plays 39 yards, 1:36; 14–0 BU)
(1:02) KU – Trevor Wilson 5 yard pass from Jason Bean, Jacob Borcila kick good (Drive: 11 plays 76 yards, 5:23; 14–7 BU)
Third quarter
(12:48) BU – R.J. Sneed 69 yard pass from Gerry Bohanon, Isaiah Hankins kick good (Drive: 1 play 69 yards, 0:16; 21–7 BU)
(9:09) BU – Abram Smith 4 yard run, Isaiah Hankins kick good (Drive: 8 plays 60 yards, 3:13; 28–7 BU)
Fourth quarter
(13:40) BU – Gerry Bohanon 9 yard run, Isaiah Hankins kick good (Drive: 6 plays 57 yards, 2:22; 35–7 BU)
(7:10) BU – Taye McWilliams 20 yard run, Isaiah Hankins kick good (Drive: 9 plays 81 yards, 4:58; 42–7 BU)
(3:36) BU – Isaiah Hankins 48 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays 8 yards, 1:30; 45–7 BU)
Statistics
BU
KU
First downs
29
8
Total yards
576
166
Rush yards
307
109
Passing yards
269
57
Turnovers
2
1
Time of possession
33:22
26:38
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Baylor
Passing
Gerry Bohanon
19/23, 269 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Abram Smith
16 carries, 122 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
R.J. Sneed
6 receptions, 128 yards, 1 TD
Kansas
Passing
Jason Bean
8/17, 57 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
Jason Bean
12 carries, 62 yards
Receiving
Luke Grimm
2 receptions, 25 yards
In the Jayhawks Big 12 opener, they struggled to keep up with Baylor being outgained by Baylor 576–166. Jason Bean also had his fewest passing yards of the season to that point in the game with only 57, but was still the Jayhawks leading rusher. The Jayhawks lost the game after never leading at any point 7–45. The loss was the Jayhawks' 15th consecutive loss to FBS opponents and their 13th consecutive loss in the Big 12.
(7:39) DUK – Mataeo Durant 57-yard run, Charlie Ham kick good (Drive: 6 plays 80 yards, 2:00; DUK 7–0)
(1:05) KU – Jacob Borcila 50 yard field good (Drive: 5 plays 36 yards 2:30; DUK 7–3)
Second quarter
(14:53) KU – Jason Bean 20 yard pass to Torry Locklin, Jacob Borcila kick good (Drive: 3 plays 18 yards, 1:07; KU 10–7)
(11:15) DUK – Gunnar Holmberg 4 yard run, Charlie Ham kick good (Drive: 10 plays 75 yards, 3:38; DUK 14–10)
(9:20) KU – Torry Locklin 36 yard run, Jacob Borcila kick good (Drive: 5 plays 75 yards, 1:55; KU 17–14)
(6:24) DUK – Gunnar Holmberg pass 26 yards to Jalon Calhoun, Charlie Ham kick good (Drive: 3 plays 64 yards, 0:53; DUK 21–17)
(1:04) KU – Devin Neal 1 yard run, Jacob Borcila kick good (Drive: 10 plays 75 yards, 5:20; KU 24–21)
Third quarter
(12:48) KU – Jacob Borcila 29 yard field goal good (Drive: 5 plays 64 yards, 2:08; KU 27–21)
(10:29) DUK – Jordan Waters 4 yard run, Charlie Ham kick good (Drive: 7 plays 75 yards, 2:19; DUK 28–27)
(6:37) DUK – Gunnar Holmberg 1 yard run, Charlie Ham kick good (Drive: 5 plays 67 yards, 1:51; DUK 35–27)
(4:38) DUK – Gunnar Holmberg 3 yard run, Charlie Ham kick good (Drive: 2 plays 8 yards, 0:31; DUK 42–27)
Fourth quarter
(11:13) DUK – Charlie Ham 30 yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays 44 yards, 5:23; DUK 45–27)
(8:42) KU – Jason Bean 61 yard pass to Kwamie Lassiter II, Two-point Conversion failed (Drive: 5 plays 75 yards, 2:31; DUK 45–33)
(5:23) DUK – Gunnar Holmberg 13 yard run, Charlie Ham kick good (Drive: 8 plays 75 yards, 3:19; DUK 52–33)
Statistics
KU
DUK
First downs
21
27
Total yards
530
607
Rush yards
207
279
Passing yards
323
328
Turnovers
2
2
Time of possession
30:43
29:17
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Kansas
Passing
Jason Bean
19/32, 323 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Devin Neal
17 carries, 107 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Kwamie Lassiter II
4 receptions, 99 yards, 1 TD
Duke
Passing
Gunnar Holmberg
22/29, 328 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
Mataeo Durant
21 carries, 124 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Jake Bobo
7 receptions, 105 yards
The first half featured a back and forth game. The entire second quarter, the teams traded touchdowns. The Jayhawks went into halftime with a 24–21 lead. Duke would begin to pull away in the second half, however. The Blue Devils finished the game on a 31–9 run to win the game 52–33. The game was the Jayhawks most points scored and the most yards they put up in the season to that point. Kansas quarterback Jason Bean set a career high with 323 yards, but also threw two interceptions. His first interception was the first he had thrown in the season. The loss extended the Jayhawks losing streak to FBS teams to 16.
The Jayhawks began the game making early mistakes, two costly turnovers and missed field goal. The turnovers were a lost fumble on a run by quarterback Jason Bean and an interception in the redzone. Both turnovers and the missed field goal led to touchdowns from Iowa State. The Jayhawks would go into halftime with a 38–0 deficit. They would score first in the second half, but that would be followed by 21 unanswered points by Iowa State. The loss increased the Jayhawks road conference losing streak to 55 games.
(10:24) TTU – Henry Colombi 1 yard run, Jonathan Garibay kick good (Drive: 10 plays 75 yards, 4:32; TTU 7–0)
Second quarter
(11:37) TTU – Jonathan Garibay 28 yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays 31 yards, 3:10; TTU 10–0)
(5:28) TTU – Erik Ezukanma 9 yard run, Jonathan Garibay kick good (Drive: 10 plays 55 yards, 5:28; TTU 17–0)
(0:32) TTU – Myles Price 7 yard run, Jonathan Garibay kick good (Drive: 7 plays 64 yards, 2:15; TTU 24–0)
Third quarter
(6:50) TTU – Donovan Smith 5 yard run, Jonathan Garibay kick good (Drive: 11 plays 92 yards, 4:17; TTU 31–0)
(1:57) TTU – Henry Colombi 2 yard pass to Travis Koontz, Jonathan Garibay kick good (Drive: 5 plays 57 yards, 2:15; TTU 38–0)
Fourth quarter
(6:29) TTU –Jonathan Garibay 48 yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays 32 yards, 5:09; TTU 41–0)
(0:52) KU – Miles Kendrick 14 yard pass to Luke Grimm, Jacob Borcila kick good (Drive: 10 plays 75 yards, 5:36; TTU 41–7)
(0:05) KU – Miles Kendrick 13 yard pass to Lawrence Arnold, Jacob Borcila kick good (Drive: 5 plays 35 yards, 0:36; TTU 41–14)
Statistics
TTU
KU
First downs
22
17
Total yards
438
273
Rush yards
244
145
Passing yards
194
128
Turnovers
2
1
Time of possession
30:14
29:46
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Texas Tech
Passing
Henry Colombi
14/20 124 yards 1 TD 1 INT
Rushing
SaRodorick Thompson
13 carries 83 yards
Receiving
Erik Ezukanma
5 carries 76 yards
Kansas
Passing
Jason Bean
11/21 80 yards 1 INT
Rushing
Devin Neal
15 carries 54 yards
Receiving
Luke Grimm
3 receptions 33 yards 1 TD
The Jayhawks were dominated throughout most of the game, including trailing at halftime 24–0. Texas Tech would eventually score 41 unanswered points through 59 minutes of gametime. The Jayhawks wouldn't score for the first time there were 52 seconds left in the game. They would score again with 5 seconds left to make the final score 41–14. The game extends the Jayhawks conference losing streak to 15 games and their losing streak against FBS opponents to 18 games.
vs No. 3 Oklahoma[]
See also: 2021 Oklahoma Sooners football team
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kansas Jayhawks
1
2
3
4
Total
No. 3 Oklahoma
0
0
14
21
35
Kansas
7
3
7
6
23
at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium • Lawrence, KS
Despite a power outage in the stadium in the first quarter, the Jayhawks jumped out to a 10–0, a lead they carried into halftime. Oklahoma wouldn't score until halfway through the 3rd quarter to make the game 10–7. Kansas would respond on the following drive with their own touchdown to get back to a 10-point lead. The Sooners would then score 21 unanswered points, including a touchdown following a controversial 4th down call in the fourth quarter. The Jayhawks would score again with 5:56 left in the game, but OU would put the game away with a touchdown with 42 seconds left. KU lost despite outgaining OU on offense and winning the time of possession battle. The loss extended the Jayhawks losing streak to teams ranked in the AP poll to 43 games. The loss also extended the Jayhawks conference losing streak to 16 games and their losing streak against FBS opponents to 19 games.
(5:49) OSU – Spencer Sanders 4-yard run, Tanner Brown kick good (Drive: 8 plays 68 yards, 2:30; OSU 7–0)
(3:43) OSU – Tanner Brown 49 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays 5 yards, 1:59; OSU 10–0)
(0:26) OSU – Spencer Sanders 4 yard pass to Brennan Presley, Tanner Brown kick good (Drive: 4 plays 19 yards, 1:31; OSU 17–0)
Second quarter
(11:42) OSU – Spencer Sanders 36 yard pass to Tay Martin, Tanner Brown kick good (Drive: 4 plays 70 yards, 1:53; OSU 24–0)
(5:58) OSU – Brennan Presley 14 yard run, Tanner Brown kick good (Drive: 6 plays 67 yards, 2:00; OSU 31–0)
(2:21) OSU – Dominic Richardson 5 yard run, Tanner Brown kick good (Drive: 5 plays 34 yards, 1:12; OSU 38–0)
Third quarter
(11:15) OSU – Shane Illingworth 12 yard pass, to Bryson Green Tanner Brown kick good (Drive: 9 plays 75 yards, 3:45; OSU 45–0)
(3:50) KU – Jacob Borcila 45 yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays 48 yards, 7:25; OSU 45–3)
Fourth quarter
(14:28) OSU – Shane Illingworth 2 yard John Paul Richardson, Tanner Brown kick good (Drive: 10 plays 82 yards, 4:22; OSU 52–3)
(10:54) OSU – Alex Hale 26 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays 4 yards, 1:11; OU 55–3)
Statistics
KU
OSU
First downs
7
31
Total yards
143
535
Rush yards
99
292
Passing yards
44
243
Turnovers
3
0
Time of possession
28:52
31:08
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Kansas
Passing
Miles Kendrick
6/8 35 yards 1 INT
Rushing
Miles Kendrick
8 carries 29 yards
Receiving
Kwamie Lassiter II
2 receptions 11 yards
Oklahoma State
Passing
Spencer Sanders
12/19 157 yards 2 TD
Rushing
Dominic Richardson
11 carries 79 yards 1 TD
Receiving
Tay Martin
5 receptions 84 yards 1 TD
The Jayhawks were dominated in the first half. They went into halftime down 38–0. They also failed to earn a first down in the first half, while allowing 21 first downs. They were outgained 331–49. The Cowboys had their backup quarterback in by the end of the first half. The Jayhawks would lose 55–3, tying their worse loss of the season. The loss extended the Jayhawks losing streak to teams ranked in the AP poll to 44 games. The loss also extended the Jayhawks conference losing streak to 17 games and their losing streak against FBS opponents to 20 games. The loss also made the Jayhawks ineligible for a bowl game for the 13th consecutive season.
Early in the game, the Jayhawks had their starting quarterback and backup quarterback go down with an injury. K-State would just be too much for the Jayhawks as KU wouldn't score its first touchdown until the 3rd quarter. The 35–10 loss is the Jayhawks 8th straight overall loss, 18th straight within the Big 12, 20th straight to FBS opponents, and their 13th straight loss to their cross state rival K-State.[10]
The Jayhawks jumped out to a 14–0 lead in the game, only for Texas to score 14 unanswered points to the tie game. Kansas would then score three touchdowns in 1:25 of game time to make the score 35–14 at halftime. Texas would outscore the Jayhawks 35–14 in the second half to send the game into overtime. The Longhorns would score in three plays on their first possession, but a unsportsmanlike conduct penalty would give the Jayhawks a short field to start their possession. A two yard run from Devin Neal made the score 56–55 Texas. Kansas coach Lance Leipold would take the risky play and go for the two point conversion. The risk would prove successful as Jared Casey would catch the pass in the end zone giving KU the win 57–56. The win ended multiple losing streaks for Kansas: 8 straight overall losses, 18 straight within the Big 12, 20 straight to FBS opponents, and 56 straight in road conference games. The win was also the Jayhawks first ever victory in Austin and only their 4th all-time victory against Texas. The Jayhawks last defeated the Longhorns in 2016, however, prior to that, they hadn't defeated Texas since 1938.
(10:33) TCU – Derius Davis 43 yard run, Griffin Kell kick good (Drive: 5 plays 83 yards, 2:23; TCU 7–0)
(5:43) KU – Jalon Daniels 14 yard run, Jacob Borcila kick good (Drive: 9 plays 75 yards, 4:50; 7–7)
Second quarter
(12:29) KU – Devin Neal 2 yard run, Jacob Borcila kick good (Drive: 8 plays 82 yards, 4:13; KU 14–7)
Third quarter
(13:32) TCU – Kendre Miller 56 yard run, Griffin Kell kick good (Drive: 3 plays 65 yards, 1:25; 14–14)
(6:55) TCU – Max Duggan 1 yard run, Griffin Kell kick good (Drive: 10 plays 74 yards, 4:40; TCU 21–14)
Fourth quarter
(11:43) TCU – Emari Demercado 1 yard run, Griffin Kell kick good (Drive: 12 plays 99 yards, 6:44; TCU 28–14)
(9:23) KU – Jalon Daniels 23 yard pass to Luke Grimm, Jacob Borcila kick good (Drive: 5 plays 74 yards, 2:14; TCU 28–21)
(4:46) KU – Jalon Daniels 10 yard pass to Jared Casey, Jacob Borcila kick good (Drive: 8 plays 65 yards; 3:13 28–28)
(0:06) TCU – Griffin Kell 25 yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays 67 yards, 4:40; TCU 31–28)
Statistics
KU
TCU
First downs
21
19
Total yards
379
492
Rush yards
124
326
Passing yards
255
166
Turnovers
1
2
Time of possession
29:49
30:11
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Kansas
Passing
Jalon Daniels
22/30 255 yards 2 TD 1 INT
Rushing
Devin Neal
14 carries 59 yards 1 TD
Receiving
Kwamie Lassiter II
8 receptions 101 yards
TCU
Passing
Max Duggan
10/16 166 yards 1 INT
Rushing
Kendre Miller
12 carries 112 yards 1 TD
Receiving
Derius Davis
6 receptions 103 yards
TCU struck first in the 1st quarter. KU would score 14 unanswered point in response to take a 14–7 lead into halftime. TCU would begin the second half with 21 unanswered points to take a 28–14 lead. KU would respond with 14 unanswered points to tie it 28–28 with just under 5 minutes left. TCU would drive down the field and get into field goal position with 1:05 left on the clock, but KU coach Lance Leipold did not call any of his three timeouts until there was 25 seconds left. TCU would kick a field goal with 6 seconds left. The Jayhawks attempted several laterals on the kickoff return, but failed to make the miracle play.
(7:24) KU – Jalon Daniels 8 yard pass complete to Jared Casey, Jacob Borcila kick good (Drive: 5 plays 65 yards, 2:41; WVU 14–13)
(0:17) WVU – Jarret Doege 7 yard pass to Sam James, Casey Legg kick good (Drive: 6 plays 59 yards, 1:23; WVU 21–13)
Third quarter
(12:33) KU – Gaven Potter 27 yard interception return, Jalon Daniels pass to Earl Bostick Jr. good (Drive: 1 play 0 yards, 0:09; 21–21)
(8:32) WVU – Leddie Brown 44 yard run, Casey Legg kick good (Drive: 9 plays 75 yards, 3:58; WVU 28–21)
(0:31) WVU – Casey Legg 38 yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays 30 yards, 4:11; WVU 31–21)
Fourth quarter
(5:53) WVU – Casey Legg 37 yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays 60 yards, 4:38; WVU 34–21)
(1:43) KU – Jalon Daniels 3 run, Jacob Borcila kick good (Drive: 5 plays 68 yards, 1:02; WVU 34–28)
Statistics
WVU
KU
First downs
15
23
Total yards
436
336
Rush yards
261
87
Passing yards
175
249
Turnovers
2
2
Time of possession
32:28
26:37
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
West Virginia
Passing
Jarret Doege
16/21 170 yards 3 TD 1 INT
Rushing
Leddie Brown
19 carries 156 yards 1 TD
Receiving
Sean Ryan
5 receptions 87 yards
Kansas
Passing
Jalon Daniels
22/32 249 yards 1 TD 2 INT
Rushing
Amauri Pesek-Hickson
12 carries 69 yards
Receiving
Luke Grimm
4 receptions 105 yards
The Jayhawks would strike first on senior night with a field goal. However, this would be the only time Kansas would lead in the game. West Virginia scored a touchdown in the first quarter to take the lead. Kansas responded with a field goal. West Virginia and Kansas would trade touchdowns afterwards. The Mountaineers would take a 21–13 lead to halftime. Kansas would score first in the second half with an interception returned for a touchdown. West Virginia would score a touchdown and two field goals to take a 34–21 lead. The Jayhawks would score a late touchdown but it would be too late as they would lose 34–28.
