Images from Saturday’s football game against Rice in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas running back James Sims leaves Rice cornerback Bryce Callahan behind during a run in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas running back Darrian Miller is upended by Rice linebacker Nick Elder during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas' Tony Pierson gets a slap on the helmet from teammate James Sims after his touchdown against Rice during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas. At left is receiver Justin McCay.

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Kansas linebacker Ben Heeney reaches for Rice running back Charles Ross during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Rice linebacker Michael Kutzler picks off a tipped pass from Kansas quarterback Jake Heaps during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas. Kutzler ran back the interception for a touchdown.

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Kansas quarterback Jake Heaps is chased down by Rice defensive end Tanner Leland during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas buck Michael Reynolds pressures Rice quarterback Taylor McHargue during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson darts up the sideline for a touchdown past the Rice cheerleaders during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson leaves Rice cornerback Phillip Gaines in his wake as he races up the sideline for a touchdown during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas quarterback Jake Heaps throws a pass during warmups prior to kickoff against Rice on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas receiver Justin McCay pulls down Rice cornerback Bryce Callahan after an interception in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Rice quarterback Taylor McHargue scrambles from Kansas buck Ben Goodman during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson gets away from a Rice defender during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas running back James Sims is forced out of bounds by the Rice defense during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas defensive lineman Keon Stowers celebrates a Jayhawk interception by safety Isaiah Johnson against Rice during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas cornerback Dexter McDonald celebrates his interception during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas buck Ben Goodman pressures Rice quarterback Driphus Jackson during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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A fifty-seven-yard fieldgoal by Rice kicker Chris Boswell sails over the Jayhawks for a score to reclaim the lead during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas fans watch without words after a pass to running back Tony Pierson was ruled incomplete late in the fourth quarter against Rice on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas quarterback Jake Heaps is sacked on the final possession by Rice defensive tackle Christian Covington on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas quarterback Jake Heaps throws to the sideline against Rice late in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson (3) stews on the bench with some of the other running backs and receivers after a deep pass to him was ruled incomplete late in the fourth quarter against Rice on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis looks up at the scoreboard late in the fourth quarter against Rice, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas. At left is linebackers coach Clint Bowen.

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Kansas defensive tackle Keon Stowers (98) and offensive lineman Aslam Sterling (77) hang their heads while leaving the field after the Jayhawks' 23-14 loss to Rice on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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The Jayhawks walk through the tunnel to the locker room following their 23-14 loss to Rice on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.