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Devin Neal posted yet another 100-yard game for Kansas on Saturday and is one of the key reasons KU has exceeded expectations this year.
Kansas RECENT FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENTS
The Jayhawks have left an indelible mark on college football history, cementing themselves among its all-time greats. Renowned for embracing intense rivalries against Missouri, Kansas State and Nebraska that produce captivating matchups; having captured six Big 12 championships and twelve bowl appearances while producing 11 Consensus All-Americans as well as numerous eye-catching plays; led by head coach Lance Leipold and athletic director Travis Goff respectively – their dominance is truly unrivaled!
Kansas University was established in 1890 and currently competes in the Big 12 conference of NCAA. Over its history, 40 men have served as coaches; starting with Will Coleman who doubled up as both player and unofficial mentor during KU’s inaugural season.
Since that point, an impressive array of names has donned Kansas helmets since, including Hall-of-Famer Gale Sayers and John Riggins of Hall-of-Fame fame. Additionally, Kansas boasts a legendary coaching legacy including Glen Mason, A. R. Kennedy, Wylie Goff Woodruff Fielding H Yost Yost Mark Mangino who were all honored with induction into College Football Hall-of-Famers, alongside former players like Dana Stubblefield and Aqib Talib. After years of struggles the team is back poised for greatness despite recent disappointment.
KU OFFENSE
Kansas University’s pre-snap motion and shifts provide Daniels with easier reads while forcing defenses to pay attention. Kotelnicki has introduced some option football concepts this year that force defenders to be prepared for anything, which is what sets Kansas apart: creative plays that confuse.
With an experienced squad, Kansas’ offense hasn’t fallen back into its slump seen last fall. Instead, one of the nation’s leading scoring units and boasts one of the best wide receivers in Big 12.
Backing up Daniels this season has been an immense boost for KU’s offense, and Jason Bean has taken full advantage by finishing in the top 30 for both total and scoring offense. Bean had an outstanding three quarter performance against Oklahoma State on Saturday combining effective play calling, timely execution and superb quarterbacking. Kotelnicki is not alone when it comes to creating confusion on offense; many coaches on KU are adding little tweaks that make their already efficient scheme uncatchable for opponents. That is one reason this team remains undefeated this season!
KU DEFENSE
In this bowl game, Kansas limited UNLV to only 371 yards total – marking their lowest yardage output since 2007.
Austin Booker earned All-Big 12 First Team recognition this season after amassing 6.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks and seven quarterback hurries, along with eight pass breaks, one forced fumble, and two pass deflections.
On defense, sophomore cornerback Cobee Bryant led Kansas in tackles (36 total, 24 solo), recorded nine pass breakups and an interception as well as forcing, recovering and returning one 22 yards for a touchdown against BYU to earn Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors.
KU is hoping to defend its national championship and retain their crown by maintaining their current efficiency on defense. While whether 2005’s team truly was the greatest, as statistics can be deceptive when dealing with different eras; that squad certainly has made an argument for taking top honors here.
