Wave the Wheat - A Kansas CFB27 Dynasty - Presented by BigJDotCom01

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we got the Sunflower

didn't peep the conference re-alignment at the beginning

Ball State looking around in the big boy conference finally

Yeah, I got the idea for regional conferences from a dude over at OS. Its too bad we cant change the names of the conferences on the console, like you can on PC.

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KANSAS ROLLS
Jayhawks Jump Out to 21 Point Lead, Cruise to Victory


Isaiah Marshall scrambles for one of his two touchdown runs.

Media Ranks: Kansas 52nd ; Iowa State 111th
Overall: Kansas 81, Iowa State 77
Offense: Kansas 81, Iowa State 79
Defense: Kansas 81, Iowa State 76
Weather: Cloudy, 50F
TV: National TV
Site: Jack Tryce Stadium - Ames, IA (61,500)

10/29/26
Ames, IA (AP) – This was a different Kansas team on Thursday evening, as the Jayhawks blew the doors off of Iowa State up in Ames, 41-13. The Jayhawks pounded the Cyclones from the start, recording their easiest victory on the season.

Kansas got off to a quick start, forcing a punt, and taking over on the Iowa State 42 yard line. Ten plays later, Yasin Willis ran it in from one yard out to put Kansas up 7-0. After another Iowa State punt, the Jayhawks took over at midfield. Seven plays later, Isaiah Marshall ran an option keeper in from 13 yards out and it was quickly 14-0.

After yet another Iowa State punt, the Jayhawks drove 79 yards in ten plays, scoring on a ten yard pass from Isaiah Marshall to Cam Pickett to put Kansas up 21-0. A key play on the drive was a wide reciver screen to Nahzae Cox for 29 yards.

The Cyclones finally got the offense together on the next drive, moving the ball into Kansas territory. But the drive stalled and Kyle Konrardy was called on to boot a 46 yard field goal, getting Iowa State on the scoreboard. The Jayhawks responded with another scoring drive of their own, with Martin Connington kicking a 49 yard field goal to make it 24-3.

Late in the half with Kansas driving again, Carson Willich picked off Isaiah Marshall at midfield. The Cyclones would turn that into another field goal, this time from 37 yards out, cutting the Kansas lead to 24-6. On the final play of the half, the Jayhawks ran a draw that almost turned into a disaster for Iowa State, as Dylan Edwards ran it 43 yards before being pushed out of bounds at the Iowa State 36 yard line.

Kansas played their best half of the season, ougaining the Cyclones 298 to 136 and taking an 18 point lead into halftime.

Iowa State opened the second half moving the ball into Kansas territory, but on fourth and six from the Kansas 42 yard line, Kyle Konrardy missed wide right from 59 yards out.

Late in the third, Kansas put this one away, and once again it was Isaiah Marshall using his legs, stepping up in the pocket and scoring on a six yard keeper to put the Jayhawks up 31-6.

Iowa State would turn the ball over on their own 32 on their next drive with Kevin Oatis falling on a loose ball after a fumble by Delvin Forrest. Kansas turned that into a short 26 yard field goal from Martin Connington to go up 34-6.

Iowa State scored their only touchdown of the game on a wild fourth and 13 pass from Jaylen Raynor to Omari Hayes. The 31 yard strike gave the Cyclones a bit of hope, but that was squashed on the Jayhawks next drive. Kansas drove 87 yards in five plays, all on the ground, with Jalen Dupree running it in from 19 yards out to put the Jayhawks up 41-13.

Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman then put a bow on it as he picked off Jaylen Raynor on the next Iowa State offensive play. Kansas then ran the final 5:21 out, running it nine times to secure the road win.

Kansas improves to (5-3, 4-2) with the win. They outgained Iowa State 512 to 253 in a truly dominating performance. Kansas ran it 46 times for 280 yards and four touchdowns. Isaiah Marshall went 22 of 33 for 232 yards and a touchdown.

The Jayhawks will return home a week from Saturday as they step out of conference, taking on UCF for a noon kickoff. With four games left, the Jayhawks need just one more win to become bowl eligible for the first time since 2023.

Yasin Willis runs it in from one yard out in the first quarter.


Isaiah Marshall runs an option keepr in for a score.


Blake Herold records a big sack in the second half.


Jaylen Raynor makes an incredible throw for a touchdown on fourth down.


Third string halfback Jalen Dupree scores to cap off an impressive drive.

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The college football season is starting to heat up with the season's first College Football Playoff rankings coming out this week. IN the Big Ten, Wisconsin beat rival Iowa 34-21 to capture the Heartland Trophy. #1 Indiana struggled with winless Northern Illinois, only winning 28-20 in Bloomington. Kansas State and Minnesota each won with blowout victories.

In the Media Poll, Indiana remained at #1, with Notre Dame rising to third, Missouri stayed at #13 and Nebraska moved up four spots to #21, with Minnesota now receiving votes.

In the Coaches Poll, Indiana remains at #2, Notre Dame jumps to #3, Missouri stays at #14, and Nebraska makes it debut at #24.

Week #9 Scores:

Wisconsin 34, Iowa 21 (Heartland Trophy)
#1 Indiana 28, Northern Illinois 20
#25 Nebraska 31, Northwestern 17
#4 Notre Dame 44, Navy 6 (Rip Miller Trophy)
Kansas State 42, Purdue 7
Minnesota 45, Ball State 17

National Game of the Week: Virginia 28, #17 Virginia Tech 20

BIG TEN Players of the Week:
DEFENSE: Vincent Shavers (MIKE, Nebraska) 6 tackles, INT, PBU, FF, 2 FR
OFFENSE: Darius Taylor (HB, Minnesota) 14 car, 144 yards, 3 TD, 1 rec, 6 yds

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The initial College Football Playoff rankings have been released with Oklahoma (Big XII) sitting at the top. Indiana (Big Ten), Notre Dame (Big Ten) and Miami (Sun Belt) round out the teams with the BYEs. Wake Forest (ACC) and Alabama (SEC) are in the bracket as conference leaders. The six remaining at-large teams are Oregon (PAC-12), Texas Tech (Big XII), Ohio State (MAC), USC (PAC-12), LSU (SEC), and Georgia (Sun Belt).

The first three out are: BYU (Mountain West), Missouri (Big Ten) and Texas A&M (Big XII).

This year's playoff will conclude in Las Vegas, NV at Allegient Stadium.

[redsox907]

nice win over Iowa State. Marshall looks like fun to use with his speed

[djp73]

Isaiah Marshall was one of the best players I’ve ever had

[Caesar]

Can't complain with a 5-3 record through 2/3 of the season. A lot to build on if you finish strong.