Kevin Young and Ben Goodman swarm Tyler Patmon (33) following Patmon's interception against South Dakota State on Sept. 1, 2012.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson trudges in for a touchdown against South Dakota State in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson (3) is hoisted up by lineman Duane Zlatnik as he celebrates a touchdown with teammates Jimmay Mundine (41) and Toben Opurum in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist throws to the endzone as he is pressured by South Dakota State defensive lineman Nick Krings in the second quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson runs in the first quarter of KU's game against South Dakota State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Madelyn Burger, 13, of Houston cheers for the Kansas football on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson trudges in for a touchdown against South Dakota State in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Freshman Sean Jucdan of Olathe wears one of the many towels handed out before the game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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KU's defense makes a stop on South Dakota State quarterback Eric Kline for a loss during Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas' Josh Ford blocks a punt by South Dakota State's Ethan Sawyer in the first half of Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist throws to the endzone as he is pressured by South Dakota State defensive lineman Nick Krings in the second quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist gives last-minute instructions to his teammates trying to move the Hawks down field on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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South Dakota State's quarterback Eric Kline hands off to back Zach Zenner as Zener makes a 99-yard touchdown run on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas receiver Daymond Patterson makes a move on South Dakota State defenders on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas coach coach Charlie Weis disputes a referee's call in the first half on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Bradley McDougald (24) and Greg Brown (5) lead the Hawks in the Alma Mater as KU defeated South Dakota State 31-17 on Sept. 1, 2012

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Kansas cornerback Corrigan Powell (18) and Bradley McDougald (24) lead the singing of the Alma Mater to the student section following the Jayhawks' 31-17 win over South Dakota State, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back Taylor Cox gets some good yards on South Dakota State defensive back Bo Helm.

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Taylor Cox puts a stiff arm on South Dakota State defensive back Bo Helm.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson leaves behind South Dakota State defensive back Bo Helm as he heads for his second touchdown of the game in the third quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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South Dakota State head coach John Stieglmeier watches late in the game from the sidelines.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist pulls back to throw during warmups prior to kickoff against South Dakota State on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas linebacker Michael Reynolds slaps hands with students following the Jayhawks' 31-17 win over South Dakota State, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas tight end Mike Ragone makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist calls out a play from behind center against South Dakota State in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas defenders lag behind as South Dakota State running back Zach Zenner races the length of the field for a touchdown in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back Taylor Cox breaks through a few tackles during a run against South Dakota State in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist fires a pass to a receiver against South Dakota State in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis and receivers coach Rob Ianello call a timeout in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis has a talk with quarterback Dayne Crist and tight end Mike Ragone in the second quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back Taylor Cox breaks through some tackles during a run against South Dakota State in the second quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis lets loose on an official as he disputes a penalty against the Jayhawks in the second quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas defensive lineman Josh Williams raises his arms after recovering a fumble by South Dakota State in the second quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas special teams coach Clint Bowen looks to hug receiver Josh Ford after Ford's blocked punt by South Dakota State in the second quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson makes a cut on a touchdown run against South Dakota State in the third quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas linebacker Huldon Tharp drags down South Dakota State running back Zach Zenner in the third quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas safety Bradley McDougald takes off up the field after an interception in the third quarter against South Dakota State, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist throws to receiver Kale Pick against South Dakota State in the fourth quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas fan Patsy Forck of Paola, Kan. sports a menacing Jayhawk mask and wig, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Richard Gwin/Journal World-Photo.TeheJay Hawks sang the Rock Chalk Chant to the crowd after KU defeated South Dakota State 31-17 on Sept. 1, 2012

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Kansas defensive lineman Keba Agostinho hones in on South Dakota State quarterback Eric Kline as he blocks a pass early in the first half, as KU hosted South Dakota State on Sept. 1, 2012.

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Richard Gwin/Journal World-Photo.TeheJay Hawks sang the Rock Chalk Chant to the crowd after KU defeated South Dakota State 31-17 on Sept. 1, 2012

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Kansas defensive lineman Keba Agostinho hones in on South Dakota State quarterback Eric Kline as he blocks a pass early in the first half, as KU hosted South Dakota State on Sept. 1, 2012.

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Kansas receiver D.J. Beshears has a pass broken up by South Dakota State defensive back David Godley, in the first half.

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Kansas receiver Kale Pick is hit by South Dakota State defensive back Bo Helm after hauling in a 43-yard pass on the first play from scrimmage in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Rock Chalk Dancer Kristi Moore, a senior from Colorado Springs flips her hair as she and the dancers perform during the pregame festivities, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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The Kansas Jayhawks huddle together before charging out to the field to take on South Dakota State, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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