Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing sprints up the sideline and is dragged down by Northern Colorado safety Stephen Michon during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 at Memorial Stadium. At left is Bears' linebacker Logan Zabel.

Candidates for Game balls

• QB Todd Reesing for continuing to be the best scrambler in the world.

• S Chris Harris was all over the field. He had seven tackles, forced a fumble, recovered a fumble and broke up a pass.

• RB Toben Opurum had a memorable debut, rushing for 79 yards and two TDs.

• WR Kerry Meier had 115 receiving yards and did an even better job of blocking.

Candidates for Gassers

• CB Anthony Davis was flagged three times for pass interference. The first was declined.

• WR Dezmon Briscoe, DT Jamal Greene, WR Raimond Pendleton and DE Jeff Wheeler for not working up a sweat during the game because of suspensions.