The McAlary Effect

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Game Report

Kansas puts up 500 yards of offense in rout of Oklahoma State

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7-5(5-4) | 11-1(8-1)
Saturday November 27th, 2027
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium | Lawrence, Kansas
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Lawrence, Kansas - The Kansas Jayhawks put together a statement performance to close out their regular season, routing the Oklahoma State Cowboys 49-10 on Saturday. The victory secured Kansas a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game and gave the program its 11th win of the season, the second-most in school history behind the historic 2007 team.

Kansas imposed its will on the ground, racking up a staggering 321 rushing yards. Johnny Thompson Jr., Avery Muamba, and Isaiah Marshall each eclipsed the 100-yard mark, with all three players finding the end zone. Marshall added to his dual-threat reputation, scoring on a 3-yard run while also showcasing his arm by throwing for 174 yards and four touchdowns.

“Our offensive line really set the tone,” said head coach Jordan McAlary. “When you can dominate up front like that, it opens everything up.”

Despite two interceptions, Marshall’s poise and playmaking ability shone throughout the contest. He connected with six different receivers, including Keaton Kubecka, who led the team with 74 yards on four catches. Kubecka’s highlight came on a 43-yard catch-and-run that set up a critical score in the second half.

The Jayhawks’ defense turned the game into a nightmare for Oklahoma State quarterback Zane Flores. Kansas sacked Flores eight times, with defensive end Tony Terry leading the charge. Terry’s dominant performance included 3.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and a recovery that set up a short field for the offense. The relentless pressure left Flores struggling to find any rhythm, as he completed just 16 of 36 passes for 189 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

Damani Maxson got the Jayhawks rolling early, intercepting Flores on the Cowboys' second offensive play. From there, the Kansas defense tightened the screws, allowing a total of -26 rushing yards and holding Oklahoma State’s top back, Ramon Angulo, to just 10 yards.

“Our guys up front were relentless,” said McAlary. “We knew if we could stop the run and get after the quarterback, we’d be in good shape.”

Kansas set the tone early with a five-yard touchdown pass from Marshall to Thompson Jr. on their opening drive. The Jayhawks never looked back, adding scores from Rashard Slay, Damien Keo, and more as the offense clicked on all cylinders.

In the fourth quarter, Kansas sealed the game with touchdowns from Thompson Jr. and Kubecka, capping off a dominant showing in front of a jubilant home crowd.

With the win, Kansas improves to 11-1 on the season, setting up a clash in the Big 12 Championship Game. The team has its sights set on a potential berth in the College Football Playoff, an opportunity that seemed unimaginable just a few years ago.

“This group has worked so hard, and we’re not done yet,” McAlary said. “We’ll enjoy this one for now, but tomorrow, it’s back to work.”

For the Jayhawks, the dream season rolls on—and the best may be yet to come.

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Scoring Summary
First Quarter
KU: Johnny Thompson Jr. 5-yard pass from Isaiah Marshall (Shaq Durham kick) – 5:15
OKST: Cory Hanoian 39-yard field goal – 4:04
KU: Rashard Slay 32-yard pass from Isaiah Marshall (Shaq Durham kick) – 0:39
Second Quarter
KU: Damien Keo 7-yard pass from Isaiah Marshall (Shaq Durham kick) – 1:56
OKST: Santiago Heurtelou 17-yard pass from Zane Flores (Cory Hanoian kick) – 0:29
Third Quarter
KU: Isaiah Marshall 3-yard run (Shaq Durham kick) – 2:12
KU: Avery Muamba 9-yard run (Shaq Durham kick) – 0:08
Fourth Quarter
KU: Johnny Thompson Jr. 3-yard run (Shaq Durham kick) – 6:49
KU: Keaton Kubecka 7-yard pass from Isaiah Marshall (Shaq Durham kick) – 2:42

Key Statistics

Passing – I. Marshall 15/25 174Yds 4TD 2Int, S. Durham 1/1 6Yds
Rushing – I. Marshall 19Car 116Yds 1TD, J. Thompson Jr 22Car 104Yds 1TD, A. Muamba 19Car 101Yds 1TD
Receiving – K. Kubecka 4Rec 74Yds 1TD, R. Slay 2Rec 35Yds 1TD, D. Keo 1Rec 7Yds 1TD
Tackles – D. Cantrell 8, T. Yates 8
Sacks – T. Terry 3.5, H. Busby 1.5, R. Orr 1.0, T. Harbor 1.0, L. Brantley 1.0
Takeaways – D. Maxson 1Int, T. Terry 1FF 1FR
Special Teams - S. Durham 7/7XP, M. Cooke 1KR 16Yds 7PR 53Yds, J. Marciano 1KR 16Yds


Passing – Z. Flores 16/36 189Yds 1TD 1Int
Rushing – Q. Edwards 5Car 24Yds, R. Angulo 6Car 10Yds
Receiving – T. Andrews 3Rec 47Yds, C. Penny 3Rec 44Yds, R. Heurtelou 3Rec 36Yds 1TD
Tackles – K. Haslam 22, I. Esonwune 15
Sacks – N. Montana 1.5, G. Taylor 1.0, A. Schlauderaff 0.5
Takeaways – M. Obi 1Int, W. Nelson 1Int, M. Obi 1FF, D. Abanikanda 1FR
Special Teams – C. Hanoian 1/2FG 1/1XP, I. Nchami 8PT 311Yds, T. Andrews 5KR 48Yds, R. Fields Jr 1KR 22Yds

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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.

"I’m just so proud of this team. Winning 11 games is a remarkable accomplishment. It’s only the second time in program history we’ve reached that mark, and to be in the same conversation as that 2007 team is an incredible honor. But what makes it even more special is that we’ve got more football to play. This group isn’t done yet."

"Our offensive line deserves so much credit. Those guys have been the heartbeat of our team all season long. Against Oklahoma State, they absolutely dominated. To run for over 300 yards in a game at this level is a testament to their toughness, discipline, and execution. Johnny Thompson Jr., Avery Muamba, and Isaiah Marshall will get the headlines, but none of that happens without the guys up front."

"Isaiah Marshall continues to prove why he’s one of the best leaders we’ve had here. He ran for over 100 yards, threw for four touchdowns, and showed the kind of grit and resilience that this program is built on. He made a couple of mistakes with the interceptions, but I love the way he bounced back and kept attacking."

"Our defense was relentless. Eight sacks, holding Oklahoma State to negative rushing yards—just incredible. Tony Terry was a monster out there, and Damani Maxson’s interception set the tone right away. It’s not just about the effort; it’s about the preparation these guys put in every week. They’ve earned everything coming their way."

"When I look at this team, I see a group that genuinely loves playing for each other. They’re unselfish, they work hard, and they’ve bought into everything we’ve asked them to do. That’s why we’re in this position. Eleven wins don’t just happen; they’re the result of countless hours of work and belief."

"We’ve got a chance to do something truly special here. We’re going to enjoy this moment, but we know there’s a lot more at stake. This team has earned the right to dream big, and we’re ready to keep chasing those dreams."

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Big 12 Update
Week 13

Big 12 Scores
Syracuse 28, West Virginia 9
BYU 34, Houston 11
TCU 27, Utah 17
No. 7 Colorado 49, Iowa State 10
No. 15 Cincinnati 10, UCF 7
No. 2 Kansas 49, Oklahoma State 10
Baylor 31, Kansas State 27
Arizona 31, Arizona State 29

Big 12 Players of the Week
Defensive: Tony Terry, Kansas – 5 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery (vs. Oklahoma State)
Offensive: Micah Gifford, Baylor – 7 receptions, 126 yards, 3 touchdowns (vs. Kansas State)

Big 12 Conference Standings

Team	W-L	PCT	CONF	PF	PA	HOME	AWAY	STK
No. 2 Kansas	11-1	0.917	8-1	436	231	7-0	4-1	W7
No. 7 Colorado	10-2	0.833	8-1	408	244	5-2	5-0	W7
No. 15 Cincinnati	9-3	0.750	6-3	350	290	4-1	5-2	W2
Baylor	7-5	0.583	6-3	361	354	2-4	5-1	W1
No. 19 Texas Tech	8-4	0.667	6-3	385	308	3-3	5-1	W2
Kansas State	7-5	0.583	5-4	314	282	5-2	2-3	L1
Oklahoma State	7-5	0.583	5-4	312	334	5-2	2-3	L1
Arizona	8-4	0.667	5-4	430	352	3-2	5-2	W2
Iowa State	5-7	0.417	4-5	320	342	2-3	3-4	L3
Arizona State	5-7	0.417	4-5	323	335	2-4	3-3	L3
BYU	4-8	0.333	3-6	335	374	2-5	2-3	W1
TCU	5-7	0.417	3-6	281	392	3-4	2-3	L1
Utah	5-7	0.417	3-6	316	338	3-5	2-2	L4
Houston	3-9	0.250	2-7	210	322	2-4	0-5	L2
UCF	3-9	0.250	2-7	330	359	2-4	1-5	L1
West Virginia	3-9	0.250	2-7	316	372	2-4	1-5	L2

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NCAA Update
Week 13

College Football Playoff Top 25 Rankings

Rank	Team	W-L	Last Week	This Week
1	Pittsburgh	11-1	W 23-21 vs Duke	---
2	Kansas	11-1	W 49-10 vs Oklahoma State	---
3	Clemson	10-2	W 42-30 at South Carolina	---
4	Michigan	11-1	W 27-24 vs Ohio State	---
5	Nebraska	11-1	W 23-14 vs Iowa	---
6	Washington	10-2	W 38-28 vs Michigan State	---
7	Colorado	10-2	W 49-10 at Iowa State	---
8	Notre Dame	10-2	W 28-21 at Stanford	---
9	Oregon	9-3	L 34-17 at Florida	---
10	UAB	12-0	W 41-30 vs East Carolina	---
11	Ohio State	9-3	L 27-24 at Michigan	---
12	Ole Miss	9-3	W 52-21 at Mississippi State	---
13	North Carolina	8-4	W 20-16 at NC State	---
14	Tennessee	9-3	W 34-28 vs Vanderbilt	---
15	Cincinnati	9-3	W 10-7 at UCF	---
16	Boise State	11-1	W 24-10 vs Air Force	---
17	Penn State	9-3	W 31-21 vs Maryland	---
18	Florida State	9-3	L 34-17 at Florida	---
19	Texas Tech	8-4	W 44-10 at TCU	---
20	USF	9-3	W 34-31 vs Oklahoma	---
21	Texas A&M	8-4	W 14-10 vs Ball State	---
22	Central Michigan	9-3	W 23-16 at San Diego State	---
23	Fresno State	9-3	W 28-20 vs Rice	---
24	Tulane	9-3	L 28-20 vs Rice	---
25	Oregon State	9-3	L 31-27 at Washington State	---

Dropped from Rankings: Alabama 10, Oklahoma 22, Ball State 23, USC 25

Players of the Week
Defensive: Tony Terry, Kansas – 5 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery (vs. Oklahoma State)
Offensive: Sam Tukuafu, Cal – 34-43, 487 passing yards, 6 passing TDs, 9 carries, 37 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD (vs. Boston College)

Heisman Watch

Player	POS	Team	Last Game
Eli Holstein	QB	Pittsburgh	W 23-21 vs Duke: 209Yds, 71RYds
Christopher Vizzina	QB	Clemson	W 42-30 @ South Carolina: 337Yds 4TD 2Int, 7RYds
Kenny Minchey	QB	Notre Dame	W 28-21 @ Stanford: 328Yds 4TD
Diondre Wheat	WR	Arizona	W 31-29 @ Arizona State: 106Yds
Xavier Jordan	WR	USC	L 28-31 vs UCLA: 51Yds 4RYds 1RTD

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Recruiting Update

Committed Players (Listed by National Ranking)
POS	NAME		Class	NATL	STATE	POS	Home	HT	WT
MLB	B.J. Chase		HS	280	4	14	Kamas, UT	6'2"	242
QB	Tavaris Lanovoi		HS	479	47	35	Watkinsville, GA	6'4"	201

Recruiting Targets (Listed by National Ranking)
##	POS	NAME		Class	NATL	STATE	POS	Home	HT	WT	Stage | Interest
01	CB	Clay Ealy		HS	314	3	41	Hopkinsville, KY	6'2"	181	Top 3 | 1st
02	LOLB	Damarr Payne		HS	494	7	14	Draper, UT	6'0"	245	Top 5 | 1st
03	ATH	Dallas Walters		HS	508	5	60	Hamden, CT	6'3"	210	Top 5 | 1st
04	RE	Stephen Clarke		JUCO (JR)	537	3	38	Kewaunee, WI	6'4"	289	Top 5 | 1st
05	RG	Jamie Redman		HS	538	14	22	Flowood, MS	6'3"	294	Top 8 | 1st
06	RG	Shakir Penn		HS	542	13	23	Ruston, LA	6'1"	296	Top 3 | 1st
07	RT	Jacques Butt		HS	576	10	30	Muncie, IN	6'7"	331	Top 5 | 1st
08	RT	Lyle Rooks		HS	597	26	31	Indian Trail, NC	6'7"	326	Top 8 | 1st
09	ATH	Spencer Fantuz		HS	694	2	19	Lakin, KS	6'4"	306	Top 5 | 1st
10	TE	Courtland Stafford		HS	745	25	33	Irvington, NJ	6'5"	243	Top 5 | 1st

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NCAA Update
Week 14
Army Navy Week

Navy 30, Army 0

College Football Playoff Top 25 Rankings

Rank	Team	W-L	Last Week	This Week
1	Pittsburgh	11-1	---	---
2	Kansas	11-1	---	7 Colorado
3	Clemson	10-2	---	13 North Carolina
4	Michigan	11-1	---	5 Nebraska
5	Nebraska	11-1	---	4 Michigan
6	Washington	10-2	---	---
7	Colorado	10-2	---	2 Kansas
8	Notre Dame	10-2	---	---
9	Oregon	9-3	---	---
10	UAB	12-0	---	24 Tulane
11	Ohio State	9-3	---	---
12	Ole Miss	9-3	---	---
13	North Carolina	8-4	---	3 Clemson
14	Tennessee	9-3	---	Alabama
15	Cincinnati	9-3	W---	---
16	Boise State	11-1	---	Hawaii
17	Penn State	9-3	---	---
18	Florida State	9-3	---	---
19	Texas Tech	8-4	---	---
20	USF	9-3	---	---
21	Texas A&M	8-4	---	---
22	Central Michigan	9-3	---	Ball State
23	Fresno State	9-3	---	---
24	Tulane	9-3	---	10 UAB
25	Oregon State	9-3	---	---

Dropped from Rankings: Alabama 10, Oklahoma 22, Ball State 23, USC 25

Players of the Week
Defensive: Eric Pears RE Navy 3Tkl 1Sck
Offensive: Marshon Fraser FB Navy 102Yds 2TD

Heisman Watch

Player	POS	Team	Season Stats
Eli Holstein	QB	Pittsburgh	2773Yds 28TD 4Int, 694RYds 4TD
Christopher Vizzina	QB	Clemson	3873Yds 46TD 11Int, 331RYds 2TD
Kenny Minchey	QB	Notre Dame	3633Yds 38TD 6Int, 295RYds 1TD
Diondre Wheat	WR	Arizona	1066Yds 14TD, 150RYds 4TD
Kam Shanks	WR	UAB	1204Yds 16TD, 53RYds 1TD

Conference Championship Games
CUSA | Louisiana Tech vs Jacksonville State
MAC | Ball State vs 22 Central Michigan
Big 12 | 7 Colorado vs 2 Kansas
SBC | Coastal Carolina vs Arkansas State
American | 24 Tulane vs 10 UAB
SEC | Alabama vs 14 Tennessee
MWC | Hawaii vs 16 Boise State
ACC | 13 North Carolina vs 3 Clemson
Big Ten | 5 Nebraska vs 4 Michigan

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Recruiting Update

Kansas has secured two more commitments, bringing their total to four players.

Four star CB Clay Ealy of Hopkinsville, Kentucky chose Kansas over Nebraska and Florida.

Ruston, Lousiana's Shakir Penn excels at run blocking. The 6'1” 296 pounder chose Kansas over Louisiana and Louisiana Tech. Coach McAlary's connections in Louisiana were key in securing Penn's commitment.

“We're excited with the class we've assembled so far.” McAlary said. “We know this is going to be a smaller class for us so we're focused on getting the guys we really want here. Quality over quantity.”

Committed Players (Listed by National Ranking)
POS	NAME		Class	NATL	STATE	POS	Home	HT	WT
MLB	B.J. Chase		HS	280	4	14	Kamas, UT	6'2"	242
CB	Clay Ealy		HS	314	3	41	Hopkinsville, KY	6'2"	181
QB	Tavaris Lanovoi		HS	479	47	35	Watkinsville, GA	6'4"	201
RG	Shakir Penn		HS	542	13	23	Ruston, LA	6'1"	296

Recruiting Targets (Listed by National Ranking)
##	POS	NAME		Class	NATL	STATE	POS	Home	HT	WT	Stage | Interest
01	LOLB	Damarr Payne		HS	494	7	14	Draper, UT	6'0"	245	Top 5 | 1st
02	ATH	Dallas Walters		HS	508	5	60	Hamden, CT	6'3"	210	Top 5 | 1st
03	MLB	Rick Felix		HS	523	9	26	Irwin, PA	6'2"	243	Top 10 | ---
04	RE	Stephen Clarke		JUCO (JR)	537	3	38	Kewaunee, WI	6'4"	289	Top 5 | 1st
05	RG	Jamie Redman		HS	538	14	22	Flowood, MS	6'3"	294	Top 5 | 1st
06	RT	Jacques Butt		HS	576	10	30	Muncie, IN	6'7"	331	Top 5 | 1st
07	RT	Lyle Rooks		HS	597	26	31	Indian Trail, NC	6'7"	326	Top 5 | 1st
08	ATH	Spencer Fantuz		HS	694	2	19	Lakin, KS	6'4"	306	Top 5 | 1st
09	TE	Courtland Stafford		HS	745	25	33	Irvington, NJ	6'5"	243	Top 5 | 1st

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Game Preview

#7 10-2(8-1) | #2 11-1(8-1)
Saturday December 11th, 2027
AT&T Stadium | Arlington, Texas
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Kansas Season Results
Week 1 W 49-24 vs Texas Tech
Week 2 W 42-28 @ Washington State
Week 3 W 52-21 vs Louisiana Tech
Week 4 W 15-14 vs Oklahoma
Week 5 L 21-27 @ Houston
Week 6 W 35-21 @ Colorado
Week 7 W 48-10 @ BYU
Week 9 W 24-8 vs Kansas State
Week 10 W 28-21 @ Cincinnati
Week 11 W 31-23 vs Arizona
Week 12 W 42-24 vs Iowa State
Week 13 W 49-10 vs Oklahoma State
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Colorado Season Results
Week 2 W 34-7 vs Northwestern
Week 3 W 42-14 vs Northern Illinois
Week 4 W 24-21 vs West Virginia
Week 5 L 31-35 vs Alabama
Week 6 L 21-35 vs Kansas
Week 7 W 42-21 vs TCU
Week 8 W 31-23 @ Arizona
Week 9 W 30-24 @ BYU
Week 10 W 28-17 @ Houston
Week 11 W 41-16 @ UCF
Week 12 W 35-21 vs Arizona State
Week 13 W 49-10 @ Iowa State
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Team Leaders

Passing | QB Brad Matlock 128/215 1,425Yds 13TD 9Int, I. Marshall 52/85 660Yds 8TD 4Int
Rushing | HB Johnny Thompson Jr 244Car 1,406Yds 16TD, HB Avery Muamba 196Car 1,150Yds 6TD, I. Marshall 98Car 595Yds 8TD
Receiving | WR Damien Keo 44Rec 623Yds 7TD, WR Keaton Kubecka 55Rec 608Yds 4TD, HB Avery Muamba 34Rec 311Yds 3TD
Tackles | LB Donte Cantrell 67, LB Roddy Orr 62, CB Terrance Yates 61
Sacks | DE Tony Terry 9.5, OLB L. Brantley 6.5, DT Marcus Calvin 4.5
Interceptions | CB Jeremiah Moses 7, CB Damani Maxson 5, D. Tripp 3


Passing | QB Ryan Staub 217/345 3,177Yds 36TD 6Int, QB Branden Coat 17/17 189Yds 3TD
Rushing | HB Micah Welch 163Car 675Yds 9TD, HB Brandon Hood 55Car 241Yds 1TD
Receiving | WR Josh DeCicco 60Rec 953Yds 9TD, WR Kam Mikell 52Rec 936Yds 10TD, WR Drelon Miller 58Rec 753Yds 11TD
Tackles | MLB Sergio Groves 71, SS RJ Johnson 66, CB Nahmier Robinson 64
Sacks | RE Brandon Davis-Swain 8.0, DT JaMichael Powell 5.0, DT Chase Brackney 4.5
Interceptions | CB Colton Hood 5

Injuries
Kansas – LE Greydon Grimes
Colorado – QB Ryan Staub