Kansas quaterbacks, from left, Brian Luke, Adam Barmann and Jason Swanson practice before the Iowa State game Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Quarterback Jason Swanson started against Iowa State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks ended up defeating the Cyclones, 24-21, in overtime.
KU fans carry a goalpost toward the exit of Memorial Stadium after the Jayhawks beat ISU, the third time this season a post has come down after a KU victory.
Senior linebacker Kevin Kane sports a sombrero after the Jayhawks' overtime win against Iowa State.
Kansas University senior quarterback Brian Luke is greeted by fans after KU's overtime win against Iowa State. Luke was one of the afternoon's heroes after coming in for injured Jayhawk starter Jason Swanson. The Jayhawks beat the Cyclones 24-21 Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium, and they are now eligible for a bowl game.
Sophomore running back Brandon McAnderson (35) shouts as his Kansas University teammates pile on each other in celebration after beating Iowa State, 24-21, in overtime. The victory Saturday at Memorial Stadium gave the Jayhawks their sixth victory this season, guaranteeing them a bowl berth for the second time in four years.
A group of stunned ISU fans sits in an empty section of KU's Memorial Stadium. For the second time in two years, an overtime loss in the season finale denied the Cyclones a trip to the Big 12 championship game.
Kansas coach Mark Mangino embraces Iowa State counterpart Dan McCarney after KU's victory denied the Cyclones a berth to the 2005 Big 12 championship game.
Kansas University's Jonathan Lamb, left, and kicker Scott Webb celebrate Webb's game-winning field goal. Webb gave KU a 24-21 overtime victory over Iowa State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
KU's Scott Webb kicks the game winning field goal in overtime against ISU Saturday.
Jayhawks Kevin Kane and Charlton Keith celebrate ISU's missed field goal attempt in overtime, which set up KU's win Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
KU's Marcus Henry flees a group of ISU defenders for a long catch, which set up a game-tying drive in the fourth quarter.
Quarterback Brian Luke runs the ball in the fourth quarter.
Kansas head coach Mark Mangino argues for a touchdown on a Brian Luke carry. Initially, the play was not called a touchdown but after review it was officially called a touchdown, which tied the game, 14-14.
Quarterback Jason Swanson is helped off the field in the fourth quarter.
KU's Jon Cornish gets tackled by ISU's DeAndre Jackson in the second half.
Former Kansas University standout Charles Gordon sits on the Jayhawk bench during a game last season. Gordon, Nick Reid and Charlton Keith are hoping to be tapped in this weekend's NFL Draft, and recruiting analyst Dan Shonka said one of the three could be tapped 'Mr. Irrelevant' with the last pick.
Kansas' Brian Murph (6) celebrates with Dexton Fields after Fields made his first career pass reception - the tying touchdown in the fourth quarter of KU's victory over Iowa State.
Quarterback Brian Luke throws a pass with protection from teammate Ryan Cantrell in the second half.
Longtime Kansas University sports announcer Max Falkenstein waves to the crowd during the second half of the KU-Iowa State -- his last home football game -- Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Defensive ends Charlton Keith (99) and Paul Como (98) bump chests after a defensive stop against Iowa State late in the second half.
Junior running back Jon Cornish attempts to escape Iowa State defensive lineman Nick Leaders during the first half.
KU offensive linemen Cesar Rodriguez (65) and Ryan Cantrell (50) congratulate teammate Derek Fine after a game-tying two-point conversion against Iowa State in the second half.
Sophomore tight end Derek Fine attempts to power through two Iowa State defensive players during the second half.
Junior linebacker Zach Hood entices the crowd to get loud late during the second half against Iowa State.
Iowa State head coach Dan McCarney argues a replay call that led to a KU touchdown with an official during the second half.
Iowa State fans cheer after a second half touchdown against KU.
Iowa State defensive back Nik Moser deflects a pass intended for KU wide receiver Mark Simmons during the second half.
Senior linebacker Kevin Kane pursues Iowa State quarterback Bret Meyer during first half action.
Senior quarterback Brian Luke eludes Iowa State's Brent Curvey during the second half.
Iowa State quarterback Bret Meyer tries to silence the crowd after a first half touchdown against KU.
Junior wide receiver Brian Murph misjudges a pass during the second half against Iowa State.
Senior linebacker Nick Reid high fives fans before heading to the locker room before the kickoff against Iowa State.
Seniors Jermial Ashley (97) and Theo Baines (1) beam before the introductions of the senior football players Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Senior quarterback Jason Swanson is crushed by Iowa State linebackers Brent Curvey (52) and Alvin Bowen (15) during the second half.
Kansas' Jermial Ashley (97) brings down Iowa State quarterback Bret Meyer in the first half. KU recorded three sacks against the Cyclones.
KU's Nick Reid makes his way down the line of KU seniors during senior day introductions Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Fill-in Kansas QB Brian Luke (14) makes a shovel pass to Jon Cornish in the second half. Luke finished 9-for-12 for 82 yards in the Jayhawks' victory over Iowa State.
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