Game Balls

Junior running back Ke’aun Kinner rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries. 

Tre’ Parmalee scored a touchdown on a 19-yard reverse, returned two punts for 25 yards and caught three passes for 82 yards.

Gassers

Junior quarterback Montell Cozart had a strong day throwing (291 yards) and running the football (94 yards), but mishandled the final snap, which kept him from spiking the ball and kept kicker Matthew Wyman from attempting a 50-yard field goal. Cozart also coughed up a first-half fumble.

Defensive tackle Daniel Wise was whistled for two 15-yard penalties.

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More news and notes from KU football vs. South Dakota State

• Unfashionable late: Jayhawks drop season opener to South Dakota State
• Column: David Beaty disappointed, but not discouraged
• Notebook: RB Ke’aun Kinner impresses in KU debut
• Jackrabbits nab first victory over FBS team
• WR Tré Parmalee’s catches, run make him top ‘Hawk
• Game balls and gassers