LIU Grade Card: Final grades and snap count for the offense
- Nik McMillan earned Kansas' top offensive PFF grade against LIU at 96.1 over 28 snaps.
- Backup quarterback Cole Ballard posted Kansas' second-best offensive grade at 86.2.
- Kansas' offensive line produced several strong grades, including DeAndre Harper at 86.0 over 42 snaps, Kasen Carpenter at 84.9, and Isaiah Marshall at 84.9 in his first full-time start.
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Podcast: Top Takeaways from KU Football's Season Opening Win | Pay Heed 9/5
- Kansas' postgame takeaway noted two mistakes that better opponents are more likely to punish.
- The host said the quarterback was limited as a runner but impressive throwing the football.
- Kansas' defense was credited with dominating a lesser opponent, which is useful but should be opponent-adjusted.
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Podcast: Top Takeaways from KU Football's Season Opening Win | Pay Heed 9/5
- Kansas' quarterback was limited as a runner in the opener, but the passing performance drew positive reviews, including explosive completions to Nick McMillan and Azay Cox.
- The Kansas defense was credited for controlling the line of scrimmage against an overmatched opponent, though the review cautioned that two major mistakes would be punished by better competition.
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Lance Leipold wants to see rivalry continue, injury at linebacker, OL will face a test
- Kansas linebacker Bam Crouch is doubtful for Missouri after an injury against Long Island. Quincy Davis shifted from Mike to Will during the opener; Lance Leipold says offseason cross-training and Davis' understanding of both roles give him confidence in that adjustment. The article does not identify Crouch's injury or declare him out.
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Kansas Pro Football Focus grades, snap counts from Week 1
- Kansas quarterback Jaylen Marshall graded well overall and completed three of four passes thrown at least 20 yards, but PFF gave him a 35 passing grade under pressure after a near-interception.
- Yasin Willis handled 11 carries in 26 snaps but was marked down in pass protection, while Dylan Edwards earned his best grade as a receiver.
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- QB: We just have to wait until we play a solid team to see how good we are.
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