Just 24 hours after Kansas University’s 13-3 football victory over Missouri, the Jayhawks were back at work, already preparing for Saturday’s game against Nebraska.

Sunday practices are the result of a minor adjustment to the weekly schedule, which KU tried after the Oklahoma game Oct. 15.

“We had kicked it around as a staff for almost a year,” Kansas coach Mark Mangino said. “I wanted to try it. I felt the time was right to give it a try.”

The Jayhawks (4-4 overall, 1-4 Big 12 Conference) now take Mondays off, a schedule that will continue with a day of rest today.

Mangino said the only quirk was the presentation of the game plan, which now is pushed back until Tuesday. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, though. KU’s coaches will have all day today to study film and prepare a game plan for Nebraska without having to stop the study session for an afternoon practice.

“I don’t see it being a drawback right now,” Mangino said. “If the kids like it and we all feel good as coaches, we’ll continue to do it.”

¢ Bowl talk?: After dragging through the valley of a four-game losing streak, Saturday’s victory made several KU players more confident – and more willing to discuss bowl possibilities.

KU needs to go 2-1 in its last three games to get the necessary six victories for bowl eligibility. Left on the slate is Saturday’s game with Nebraska, a Nov. 12 game at Texas and a Nov. 26 game with Iowa State.

“Our kids talk about those things, and that’s good. I think that’s healthy,” Mangino said. “But they know once we step on the practice field here, it’s one game at a time. They can’t look ahead. Those are the kind of things that run through their heads right after the game.”

¢ Cantrell OK: Maybe KU’s first noticeable on-field injury since the opening week occurred late in Saturday’s game, when offensive lineman Ryan Cantrell was tended by trainers after a play.

The freshman walked off – with a limp – under his own power.

“He’s going to be fine,” Mangino said.

¢ Early scouting report: Mangino has known about Nebraska quarterback Zac Taylor for some time.

Taylor played football at Norman (Okla.) High while Mangino was an assistant at OU. Mangino’s son, Tommy, played at rival Norman North around the same time.

“My son’s junior year, they played against Norman High,” coach Mangino said. “I thought (Taylor) was a really good player.”

Tommy Mangino now plays football and baseball at Washburn.