No. 9 Kansas Dominates No. 21 Utah for 3-0 Victory
Jayhawks' Defense Shines, Offensive Playmakers Step Up
Lawrence, Kan. -
No. 9 Kansas football extended its season-opening winning streak to three games on Saturday night, dominating No. 21 Utah 3-0 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
The Jayhawks' defense was the star of the show, holding the Utes to just 158 total yards of offense and forcing four three-and-outs. Senior defensive end Jeremey Sellers led the way with two sacks and three tackles for loss, while junior cornerback Cobee Bryant added an interception.
On the offensive side of the ball, Kansas was led by junior running back Devin Neal. Neal rushed for a game-high 115 yards on 20 carries, including a 40-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
Key Stats
- Total yards: Kansas 343, Utah 158
- First downs: Kansas 19, Utah 9
- Third-down conversions: Kansas 7-14, Utah 1-12
- Penalties: Kansas 4-36, Utah 5-43
- Time of possession: Kansas 31:37, Utah 28:23
Offensive Highlights
- Neal's 40-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
- Junior quarterback Jalon Daniels' 16-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Lawrence Arnold in the fourth quarter.
- Junior wide receiver Quentin Skinner's seven receptions for 102 yards.
Defensive Highlights
- Sellers' two sacks and three tackles for loss.
- Bryant's interception in the second quarter, which led to a Kansas field goal.
- The Jayhawks' four three-and-outs forced by the defense.
What's Next?
With the victory, Kansas improves to 3-0 on the season. The Jayhawks will be back in action next Saturday when they travel to Morgantown, West Virginia, to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers.
