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At Kansas's Sept. 14 pre-London presser, Leipold said the Missouri film showed a failure to establish the run and poor ball security that created short fields. He put average second downs at nearly second-and-10 and third downs around third-and-11, making early-down efficiency a preparation priority rather than announcing a new offensive system.

Reviewing Missouri on Sept. 14, Leipold said Kansas quarterback Isaiah was inconsistent against a faster defense and played through an early hit. As staff considered discussing getting Cole ready, Isaiah's touchdown throw to Nick helped persuade them to continue with him. This explains that game's decision, not a new quarterback order or subsequent medical clearance.

In the Sept. 14 Missouri review, Leipold emphasized that Kansas blocked two field goals with different players attacking different spots. He credited sustained effort and push, and said maintaining that push mattered because opponents had now seen the blocks. He did not announce a special-teams personnel change.