The McAlary Effect

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Need to secure Diego

georgia is starting to pull away from us on him but we're throwing the works at him these next couple weeks to see what we can do

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You lost a recruit to Tulsa?

i knew you'd give me the business about that

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Game Preview

3-5(2-3) | 6-2(4-1)
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium | Lawrence, Kansas
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Baylor Season Results
Week 1 L 0-24 @ Auburn
Week 2 W 24-0 vs FCS Midwest
Week 3 L 29-35 @ Rutgers
Week 5 W 27-21 vs Iowa State
Week 6 L 21-42 vs Colorado
Week 7 W 42-24 vs Texas Tech
Week 8 L 10-31 @ Arizona State
Week 9 L 21-35 @ UCF
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Team Leaders

Passing | QB Isaiah Marshall – 1,262Yds 6TD 10Int
Rushing | HB Johnny Thompson Jr – 870Yds 6TD
Receiving | WR Damien Keo – 520Yds 5TD
Tackles | LB Roddy Orr - 59
Sacks | DE Greydon Grimes – 9.5
Interceptions | CB Jeremiah Moses - 5


Passing | QB Nate Bennett – 2,156Yds 20TD 8Int
Rushing | HB Bryson Washington – 496Yds 2TD
Receiving | WR Micah Gifford – 645Yds 6TD
Tackles | LB Carmello Jones - 58
Sacks | OLB Brock Jackson, DE Nick Schwab – 5.0
Interceptions | CB Reggie Bush - 2

Injuries
Kansas – None
Baylor – DT DK Kalu, LE Trent Thomas

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Game Report

Kansas takes down Baylor in back and forth game


33 | 36
3-6(2-4) | 7-2(5-1)
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium | Lawrence, Kansas
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Lawrence, Kansas - In a gritty Big 12 showdown marked by resilience and injuries, Kansas held on to defeat Baylor 36-33, improving their record to 7-2 (5-1 Big 12). It was a game filled with momentum swings and drama, punctuated by a gutsy performance from the Jayhawks, who battled through key injuries, including to starting QB Isaiah Marshall and RB Avery Muamba. Both players returned to action, combining for the game-winning touchdown.

Baylor opened strong with a pair of methodical drives, but Kansas' defense held firm, limiting the Bears to two field goals from Andrew Mast. Kansas took the lead on their second possession when Isaiah Marshall found Damien Keo for a 17-yard touchdown on a well-executed corner route, giving the Jayhawks a 7-6 edge.

In the second quarter, Baylor QB Nate Bennett put his team back on top with a 4-yard rushing touchdown. Kansas responded swiftly as Marshall connected with Muamba for an 18-yard score. However, a critical interception by Baylor’s Carmello Jones halted the Jayhawks' momentum, setting up Nick Ficken’s 2-yard TD run, giving Baylor a 20-14 lead at the half.

Kansas faced adversity early in the third quarter as Marshall left the game with an injury after a 12-yard completion to TE Jaden Hamm. Brad Matlock stepped in, but it was the ground game led by Johnny Thompson Jr. and Muamba that powered a scoring drive, capped by a 5-yard touchdown run by Thompson Jr.

Baylor responded as Nate Bennett hit Micah Gifford for a 20-yard touchdown strike on third down, though the two-point attempt failed. The Jayhawks answered back with a momentum-shifting interception by Terrance Yates, which led to a 2-yard touchdown run by Glen Jue. A successful two-point conversion pass from Adonis Saturday to Keaton Kubecka put Kansas ahead 29-26 entering the fourth quarter.

The final quarter was packed with drama. Kansas’ defense initially held, but an errant pass from Marshall was picked off by Baylor’s L.C. Naylor, who returned it 23 yards for a touchdown, flipping the lead back to Baylor 33-29.

Undeterred, Kansas mounted a resilient drive. Facing a critical fourth-and-one, Johnny Thompson Jr. powered through for a 16-yard gain. Marshall, shaking off injuries and the earlier interception, hit Jaden Hamm for a key 23-yard completion. With just over a minute left, Marshall found Muamba out of the backfield for a 10-yard touchdown pass, putting Kansas back in front 36-33.

Baylor had one final shot, advancing to Kansas’ 39-yard line. However, Kansas’ defense, spearheaded by Roddy Orr and Seth Sahara, sacked Nate Bennett on three consecutive plays, sealing the victory.

"We showed heart today," said Kansas head coach Jordan McAlary. "This was a game where everything seemed to go against us at some point, but the guys kept fighting. Isaiah [Marshall] showed incredible toughness coming back, and the defense stepped up when we needed them most. It’s a win that defines what this team is all about."

With the win, Kansas stays in the hunt for a Big 12 title, while Baylor drops to 3-6 (2-4 Big 12), facing an uphill battle for bowl eligibility.

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Scoring Summary
First Quarter
Baylor (BAY): Andrew Mast 41-yard field goal, 6:38 — BAY 3, KU 0
Baylor (BAY): Andrew Mast 41-yard field goal, 4:29 — BAY 6, KU 0
Kansas (KU): Isaiah Marshall 17-yard pass to Damien Keo (Shaq Durham kick), 3:00 — KU 7, BAY 6
Second Quarter
Baylor (BAY): Nate Bennett 4-yard run (Andrew Mast kick), 6:15 — BAY 13, KU 7
Kansas (KU): Isaiah Marshall 18-yard pass to Avery Muamba (Shaq Durham kick), 2:30 — KU 14, BAY 13
Baylor (BAY): Nick Ficken 2-yard run (Andrew Mast kick), 0:28 — BAY 20, KU 14
Third Quarter
Kansas (KU): Johnny Thompson Jr. 5-yard run (Shaq Durham kick), 5:25 — KU 21, BAY 20
Baylor (BAY): Nate Bennett 20-yard pass to Micah Gifford (2-point conversion failed), 2:33 — BAY 26, KU 21
Kansas (KU): Glen Jue 2-yard run (2-point conversion pass from Adonis Saturday to Keaton Kubecka), 0:00 — KU 29, BAY 26
Fourth Quarter
Baylor (BAY): L.C. Naylor 23-yard interception return (Andrew Mast kick), 5:32 — BAY 33, KU 29
Kansas (KU): Isaiah Marshall 10-yard pass to Avery Muamba (Shaq Durham kick), 1:13 — KU 36, BAY 33

Key Statistics

Passing – I. Marshall 22/32 230Yds 3TD 2Int, B. Matlock 4/6 53Yds 1Int
Rushing – J. Thompson Jr 25Car 108Yds 1TD, A. Muamba 14Car 74Yds, G. Jue 2Car 8Yds 1TD
Receiving – D. Keo 8Rec 128Yds 1TD, A. Muamba 7Rec 69Yds 2TD, J. Hamm 2Rec 35Yds, R. Slay 4Rec 27Yds
Tackles – T. Davis 10, J. Russell 7
Sacks – R. Orr 2.5, S. Sahara 1.5, L. Carreon 1.0
Takeaways – T. Yates 1Int
Special Teams – S. Durham 4/4XP, D. Greaves 3Pt 44.0Avg, M. Cooke 2KR 35Yds, A. Muamba 1KR 13Yds


Passing – N. Bennett – 25/34 229Yds 1TD 1Int
Rushing – B. Washington 16Car 114Yds
Receiving – M. Gifford 5Rec 87Yds 1TD, J. Porter 6Rec 48Yds, M. Bell 5Rec 45Yds
Tackles – C. Jones 14, D. Dozier 12
Sacks – K. Reed 1.5, J. Evans 1.0, T. Wilson 0.5
Takeaways – L. Naylor 1Int 1TD, C. Jones 1Int, D. Dozier 1Int
Special Teams – A. Mast 2/3FG 3/3XP, P. Williams 4Pt 44.5Avg

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Jayhawk Talk

Each week following their game Kansas Head Coach Jordan McAlary makes an appearance on KLWN to talk about the game, we'll include a few key points in this article.

On the Team’s Resilience in the Win Over Baylor:
"Man, what a game. It wasn’t pretty, and it sure wasn’t easy, but that’s what Big 12 football is all about. The guys showed incredible fight, especially dealing with the adversity of injuries. We had Isaiah [Marshall] and Avery [Muamba] both banged up, but they came back when it mattered most and made plays. It was a gutsy win, and I couldn’t be prouder of the effort out there."

On the Injury to Senior Cornerback Kaleb Purdy:
"Losing Kaleb is a big blow. He’s a senior leader, and to see him go down with a broken collarbone is tough. He’s been a warrior for us all year. We’re looking at a couple of months, so it’s possible he could return late in the season if everything goes perfectly. But right now, we’re focused on getting him healthy and giving other guys a chance to step up."

On Outside Linebacker Donte Cantrell’s Dislocated Ankle:
"Donte’s injury is another tough one. He’s been a spark plug for our defense, and to see him go down with a dislocated ankle is heartbreaking. We’re expecting about a two-month recovery. The good news is that he’s in good spirits and already talking about getting back for a bowl game if everything goes well. That’s the kind of competitor he is."

On Defensive End Lyle Carreon’s Season-Ending Injury:
"This one really hurts, man. Lyle [Carreon] tore his pectoral, and we’re looking at six to seven months of recovery. He’s been a relentless presence for us off the edge, and losing him is a significant setback. We’re hopeful he’ll be able to come back next season, but right now, it’s all about supporting him through this rehab process. Lyle’s a fighter, and if anyone can come back stronger, it’s him."

On How the Team Will Adjust Moving Forward:
"Next man up – that’s the mentality. It’s not easy losing three key defensive players like that, but this team has depth, and we trust the guys who are stepping in. We’ve got some young guys who are going to have to grow up fast, but that’s college football. We’ll use this as an opportunity to rally together, and I’ve got no doubt we’ll come out of it stronger."

On the Emotional Impact of the Injuries:
"Injuries like these are part of the game, but they never get easier to deal with. It’s especially hard when it’s your seniors – guys who have given so much to this program. We’re going to do everything we can to support Kaleb, Donte, and Lyle through this process. Their leadership isn’t going anywhere, and I know they’ll still be a big part of this team even from the sidelines."

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Seems like it shouldn't have been a game that was that close but you pulled out the victory.

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Seems like it shouldn't have been a game that was that close but you pulled out the victory.

they're actually rated higher than us, our turnovers let them stay in it too

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Big 12 Update
Week 10

Big 12 Headlines
Kansas Outlasts Baylor 36-33 in Thriller, Marshall and Muamba Lead Clutch Comeback
Kansas State Dominates Houston, Rolls to 45-24 Victory
UCF Cruises Past Arizona State, Wins 42-23
Colorado Survives Cincinnati Challenge, Wins 33-30 on the Road
TCU Defeats BYU 41-20 Behind Stifling Defense

Big 12 Players of the Week
Defensive: Roddy Orr (Kansas) vs. Baylor — 5 tackles, 2.5 sacks
Offensive: Sterling Ruggins (Arizona) at Texas Tech — 12 receptions, 266 yards, 3 touchdowns

Big 12 Conference Standings

Team	W-L	PCT	CONF	PF	PA	HOME	AWAY	STK
Colorado	7-2	0.778	5-1	305	240	4-0	3-2	W3
Kansas	7-2	0.778	5-1	283	219	4-1	3-1	W2
Kansas State	7-2	0.778	5-1	341	216	3-2	4-0	W5
UCF	6-4	0.600	5-2	289	254	4-1	2-3	W4
Oklahoma State	5-4	0.556	4-2	193	243	0-3	5-1	W1
Utah	6-3	0.667	4-3	253	191	3-2	3-1	L3
Texas Tech	6-5	0.545	4-4	308	325	4-2	2-3	L1
Cincinnati	6-3	0.667	3-3	261	218	3-3	3-0	L2
Iowa State	6-3	0.667	3-3	278	180	2-2	4-1	L2
TCU	6-3	0.667	3-3	254	223	4-3	2-0	W2
Arizona	3-6	0.333	2-4	237	231	1-4	2-2	W2
Arizona State	3-6	0.333	2-4	212	252	3-3	0-3	L2
Baylor	3-6	0.333	2-4	207	248	3-1	0-5	L3
West Virginia	2-7	0.222	2-4	259	249	1-4	1-3	L1
Houston	2-7	0.222	1-5	217	281	1-3	1-4	L1
BYU	1-8	0.111	0-6	135	279	1-3	0-5	L7

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NCAA Update
Week 10

NCAA Headlines
Alabama Keeps Rolling: Crimson Tide stay undefeated, crush Texas A&M 47-21 to remain No. 1.
Georgia Sets Up SEC Showdown: Bulldogs move to 9-0 with a decisive 38-21 win over Florida, face South Carolina next.
Colorado Edges Cincinnati: Buffaloes take a crucial 33-30 road victory, moving into the CFP Top 15.
Kansas State Dominates Again: Wildcats dismantle Houston 45-24, continue their push for a playoff spot.
Heisman Watch: Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. and Alabama’s Ty Simpson lead the charge.

National Players of the Week
Defensive: Roddy Orr (Kansas) vs. Baylor — 5 tackles, 2.5 sacks.
Offensive: Sterling Ruggins (Arizona) at Texas Tech — 12 receptions, 266 yards, 3 touchdowns in a blowout win.

Top 25 Rankings

College Football Playoff Top 25 Rankings
Rank	LW	Team	W-L	Last Week	This Week
1	1	Alabama	9-0	W 47-21 at Texas A&M	at Ole Miss
2	2	Georgia	9-0	W 38-21 vs Florida	at 6 South Carolina
3	3	Oklahoma	10-0	W 28-20 vs Vanderbilt	Texas A&M
4	4	Michigan	8-1	W 28-27 vs Iowa	at Michigan State
5	5	Oregon	8-1	W 38-21 at Northwestern	at 17 USC
6	6	South Carolina	8-1	W 59-17 vs New Mexico State	vs 2 Georgia
7	11	Washington	9-2	W 27-10 at Utah State	---
8	9	Kansas State	7-2	W 45-24 vs Houston	vs Arizona
9	12	SMU	7-2	W 63-13 vs Boston College	at Stanford
10	13	Duke	7-2	W 59-57 vs UConn	at Georgia Tech
11	14	Charlotte	7-2	W 24-17 at UTSA	at Tulsa
12	15	Tennessee	7-2	---	at Missouri
13	7	Penn State	6-3	L 14-10 vs Wisconsin	Minnesota
14	19	Colorado	7-2	W 33-30 at 19 Cincinnati	vs Houston
15	21	Nebraska	7-2	W 45-42 vs Maryland	vs Indiana
16	22	Notre Dame	7-3	---	---
17	8	USC	6-3	L 45-31 vs Ohio State	vs Oregon
18	NR	Wisconsin	6-3	W 14-10 at 13 Penn State	vs Rutgers
19	16	Cincinnati	6-3	L 33-30 vs Colorado	at West Virginia
20	10	Miami	6-3	L 35-14 vs Florida State	vs Boston College
21	23	North Carolina	6-3	W 31-16 at Pittsburgh	at Virginia
22	24	Nevada	8-1	W 28-20 at Boise State	vs Fresno State
23	NR	TCU	6-3	W 41-20 vs BYU	at Baylor
24	NR	Ohio State	5-4	W 45-31 vs 17 USC	vs Illinois
25	NR	San Jose State	7-2	W 26-16 vs New Mexico	at Colorado State

Dropped from rankings: Florida 17, Clemson 18, Texas A&M 20, Virginia Tech 25

Heisman Watch

Player	POS	School	Last Game
Ty Simpson	QB	Alabama	W at Texas A&M 47-21, 417 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TD, 5 Rush Yds
Eli Holstein	QB	Pittsburgh	L vs North Carolina 31-16, 240 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TD, 64 Rush Yds, 3 INT
Gunner Stockton	QB	Georgia	W vs Florida 38-21, 302 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TD, 13 Rush Yds
Jackson Arnold	QB	Oklahoma	W vs Vanderbilt 28-20, 231 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TD, 29 Rush Yds
LaNorris Sellers	QB	South Carolina	W vs New Mexico State 59-17, 232 Pass Yds, 5 Pass TD, 22 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD

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Recruiting Update

Kansas secures MLB Sledge, loses DT Sills to Kansas State

Recruiting Class (Listed by National Ranking)
##	POS	NAME		Class	NATL	STATE	POS	Home	HT	WT	Signed
01	MLB	Tracey Sledge		HS	456	6	19	Saint Louis, MO	6'2"	238	Week 10
02	CB	Kevin Genus		HS	464	66	45	Fort Worth, TX	6'3"	178	Week 8
03	P	Anthony Newson		HS	553	48	2	Cartersville, GA	6'5"	220	Week 9
04	FS	Emanuel Manuel		HS	625	89	17	Mount Enterprise, TX	5'10"	211	Week 9

Recruiting Targets (Listed by National Ranking)
##	POS	NAME		Class	NATL	STATE	POS	Home	HT	WT	Stage | Interest
01	ATH	Diego Maramarosa		HS	30	5	1	Brock, TX	6'1"	208	Top 3 | 3rd
02	CB	Immanuel Jones		HS	312	44	26	Forney, TX	6'1"	177	Top 3 | 1st
03	WR	Dominick Beard		JUCO(SO)	606	20	73	Boutte, LA	6'5"	200	Top 8 | 1st
04	CB	Thomas Schilling		HS	675	100	56	Houston, TX	6'0"	172	Top 3 | 1st
05	ROLB	Juan Kay		HS	714	109	37	Frisco, TX	6'1"	233	Top 3 | 1st
06	HB	Zach Boyett		HS	863	12	77	Kansas City, MO	5'9"	198	Top 3 | 1st
07	WR	Sean McGarrity		HS	917	28	106	Tickfaw, LA	6'1"	211	Top 3 | 1st
08	RE	Deandre Steele		HS	951	7	65	Lawrence, KS	6'3"	291	Top 3 | 1st
09	DT	David Clabo		HS	1062	7	65	Fayetteville, AR	6'5"	299	Top 3 | 2nd
10	RE	Darrius Capps		HS	1089	9	74	Wichita, KS	6'2"	264	Top 5 | 1st
11	CB	Josh Alvarado		HS	1096	163	88	Humble, TX	6'1"	180	Top 5 | 1st
12	FS	Paul Payne		HS	1240	19	36	Saint Charles, MO	5'10"	198	Top 8 | 1st
13	SS	Marco Lester		HS	1170	37	30	Alexandria, LA	5'10"	217	Top 3 | 1st
14	ATH	Alex Connor		HS	1481	13	82	Olathe, KS	6'5"	234	Top 5 | 1st
15	P	Rakkim Darby		HS	2108	31	38	Saint Louis, MO	6'4"	213	Top 5 | 1st

Recruits Lost (Listed by National Ranking)
##	POS	NAME		Class	NATL	STATE	POS	Home	HT	WT	Signed
01	RT	Stephen Chancey		HS	290	1	21	Wamego, KS	6'4"	293	Iowa State(Verbal)
02	DT	Nick Ballage		HS	427	2	26	Wichita, KS	6'4"	304	Nebraska(Verbal)
03	ATH	Tyler Jones		HS	574	4	25	Wichita, KS	6'2"	225	Tulsa(Verbal)
04	ROLB	Jordan Roper		HS	590	10	32	Malvern, PA	6'1"	245	Bowling Green(Verbal)
05	DT	George Boldonado		HS	616	9	34	Saint Louis, MO	6'3"	282	Missouri(Verbal)
06	MLB	Tony Street		HS	765	8	40	Choctaw, OK	6'2"	227	Texas State(Verbal)
07	DT	Jamerson Sills		HS	868	6	52	Overland Park, KS	6'3"	309	Kansas State(Verbal)
08	RE	Anton Terrill		HS	915	13	62	Saint Louis, MO	6'0"	233	Arkansas State(Verbal)
09	LT	Manny Puente		HS	1277	21	48	Saint Louis. MO	6'6"	304	Missouri(Verbal)
10	MLB	Deandre Rourke		HS	1330	19	66	Owasso, OK	5'11"	225	Tulsa(Verbal)