“No, not at all. It was a close loss, and one loss isn't going to kill a season. We'll bounce back in time for conference play.”

— Todd Reesing, Kansas University junior, Austin, Texas

“Of course not. I'm a confident fan. I think we'll get our defense together and be able to climb to the top of the Big 12.”

— April Dixon, engineer, Lawrence

“No. We lost to Mizzou and still won the Orange Bowl. It's just a minor setback.”

— Tiffany Syakhasone, KU junior, Wichita

“It did, but I'm still hopeful. I was encouraged by our wide receivers and quarterback, but concerned about the offensive line. But I have confidence in Mangino.”

— Neal Lewis, branch manager, Wichita