Peyton Bender
Washington running back Myles Gaskin, left, celebrates with teammates, including offensive lineman Nick Harris (56) after Gaskin scored a touchdown against Washington State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
No. 6 Oklahoma, No. 16 Washington advance to title games

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2018 07:48 PM EST

Kansas head coach David Beaty, right, embraces senior Steven Sims Jr. (11) before an NCAA college football game against Texas in Lawrence, Kan., Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 11 Texas beats Kansas 24-17, heads to Big 12 title game

By Jordan Wolf Nov. 23, 2018 04:09 PM EST

Kansas running back Pooka Williams Jr. (1) runs as Oklahoma defensive end Ronnie Perkins (7) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Murray accounts for 5 TDs, No. 6 Oklahoma beats Kansas

Nov. 17, 2018 11:14 PM EST

Kansas State running back Alex Barnes (34) leaps over Kansas safety Mike Lee (11) as he runs for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Barnes, Delton lift K-State to sloppy 21-17 win over Kansas

By Dave Skretta Nov. 10, 2018 03:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State takes on TCU on Saturday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Wildcats, Jayhawks meet as coaching questions abound

By Dave Skretta Nov. 09, 2018 02:27 PM EST

Kansas head coach David Beaty yells to his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Purdy throws 3 TD passes as Iowa State routs Kansas, 27-3

By Dave Skretta Nov. 03, 2018 03:23 PM EDT

Kansas running back Khalil Herbert (10) stiff arms TCU linebacker Jawuan Johnson, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Jayhawks, Cyclones trying to build on Big 12 wins

By Dave Skretta Nov. 02, 2018 03:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Kansas quarterback Peyton Bender (7) passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, in Lawrence, Kan. Bender had heard all the criticism about him. About the Jayhawks. About his coach. But with a gutsy performance against TCU last week, the Kansas quarterback finally quieted the critics _ at least for a week. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Jayhawks QB Bender has breakthrough moment in upset win

By Dave Skretta Oct. 30, 2018 12:48 PM EDT

TCU running back Darius Anderson (6) his tackled by Kansas defensive end Azur Kamara, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Bender's TD tosses, late TCU fumble gives Kansas 27-26 win

By Dave Skretta Oct. 27, 2018 07:31 PM EDT

Texas Tech's Alan Bowman (10) passes the ball down field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
Bowman back with 408 yards, 3 TDs in Texas Tech win over KU

Oct. 20, 2018 07:53 PM EDT

Kansas running back Pooka Williams Jr. (1) is tackled by Rutgers linebacker Tyreek Maddox-Williams (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Takeaways, run game lead Kansas to 55-14 blowout of Rutgers

By Jordan Wolf Sep. 15, 2018 09:38 PM EDT

Kansas goes for back-to-back wins, Rutgers tries for rebound

By Dave Skretta Sep. 13, 2018 11:30 PM EDT
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The last time Kansas walked off the field at Memorial Stadium, there were a few thousand fans left that couldn't believe the Jayhawks had just...

Kansas quarterback Peyton Bender (7) runs for a first down against Nicholls State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Nicholls State at Kansas 9/1/2018

Sep. 07, 2018 12:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Kansas head coach David Beaty watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas opens the season against Nicholls State on Saturday night with the future of coach Beaty likely on the line. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Kansas begins likely make-or-break season vs Nicholls St

By Dave Skretta Aug. 31, 2018 07:27 AM EDT