Photo gallery: KU v. South Dakota

Images from Saturday’s season opener against South Dakota at Memorial Stadium.

photo by: Nick Krug

Kansas defensive lineman Keon Stowers sticks out his tongue as he celebrates with teammates Prinz Kande (4) and Isaiah Johnson (5) following Stowers' interception against South Dakota during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

photo by: Nick Krug

Kansas University students Wilbur Nether, front left, Andale, Kan. sophomore, Michael Kopper, Wichita sophomore, Randell Harold, Austin, Texas sophomore, Brock Watson, Valley Falls, Kan. sophomore, and Jake Schellenberger, Papillion, Neb. sophomore play a game of cards prior to kickoff of the season opener against South Dakota outside Memorial Stadium. The group were hoping to get the student section seats closest behind the Coyotes bench.

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Kansas University graduate student Rachel Hoge, Olathe, lofts a bean bag next to her opponent VaiBhav Trivedi, Olathe, as the two and other friends tailgate outside Memorial Stadium prior to kickoff of the season opener against South Dakota.

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Kansas receiver Justin McCay pulls in a pass in the endzone during warmups prior to kickoff of the season opener against South Dakota outside Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas receiver Josh Ford takes off up the field after a reception against South Dakota during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Jake Heaps celebrates with receiver Josh Ford after Ford's late first-quarter reception, which set up a James Sims touchdown in the beginning of the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas receiver Justin McCay celebrates with receiver Josh Ford after a reception by Ford left the ball on the one yard line and made way for a touchdown by James Sims on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis watches as a touchdown by Josh Ford is called back during the first quarter against South Dakota on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas safety Dexter Linton snags South Dakota recevier Terrance Terry by the jersey before bringing him down during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back James Sims runs in a touchdown against South Dakota during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Jake Heaps turns to throw against South Dakota during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Jake Heaps throws to a receiver during warmups prior to kickoff of the season opener against South Dakota at Memorial Stadium.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas half-back Darrian Miller (6) runs through the South Dakota defense in KU's 31-14 win against South Dakota at Memorial Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

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Members of the KU men's basketball team celebrate a KU score in KU's season opening win against South Dakota at Memorial Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. From left are Naadir Tharpe, Niko Roberts, Wayne Selden, former player Ben McLemore, Landen Lucas, Christian Garrett, background and Frank Mason.

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Kansas wide receiver Josh Ford (8) prepares to catch a pass inside the 20-yard line to set up an early 2nd-quarter touchdown for in KU's 31-14 win against South Dakota at Memorial Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

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Kansas quarterback Jake Heaps (9) hits Tony Pierson (3) for pass reception in KU's season opener win against South Dakota at Memorial Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

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Kansas fans cheer on the Jayhawks during a season opening 31-14 win over South Dakota at Memorial Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

photo by: Mike Yoder

A blue painted Kansas fan sucks down some liquid refreshment under a hot sun while watching the Jayhawks in their 31-14 win against South Dakota at Memorial Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

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Kansas wide receiver Justin McCay (19) hangs in the air to haul in a first-half touchdown in KU's 31-14 season opening win against South Dakota at Memorial Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

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Kansas buck Ben Goodman (93) leads the Jayhawks onto the field against South Dakota on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas buck Ben Goodman raises up the Memorial Stadium crowd during a third down situation against South Dakota during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas receiver Tre' Parmalee (11) jumps on top of fellow receiver Justin McCay after McCay's touchdown against South Dakota during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back James Sims heads in for a touchdown against South Dakota during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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A flyover crew passes over Memorial Stadium prior to kickoff against South Dakota on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas receiver Christian Matthews takes the snap in the wildcat formation deep in South Dakota territory during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas buck Ben Goodman sacks South Dakota quarterback Josh Vander Maten during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas receiver Christian Matthews is dragged down by a South Dakota defender during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas receiver Rod Coleman watches a pass get nearly intercepted by South Dakota safety Ryan Alger during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium. At right is South Dakota defensive back Steve Tellefsen.

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Kansas running back Brandon Bourbon falls into the endzone for a touchdown against South Dakota during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas teammates Connor Embree (34) and Brandon Bourbon celebrate Bourbon's fourth-quarter touchdown against South Dakota on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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The Kansas Jayhawks come together to sing the Alma Mater following their 31-14 win over South Dakota on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas defensive lineman Keon Stowers looks upfield after intercepting a pass from South Dakota quarterback Josh Vander Maten during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas defensive lineman Keon Stowers celebrates with the student section after the Jayhawks' 31-14 win over South Dakota on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.