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Kansas wasted no time getting on the board as senior Tony Pierson takes the ball 74 yards for a touchdown on the opening play from scrimmage during Kansas' game against Central Michigan on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas senior receiever Tony Pierson looks up field after making a catch in the flat during Kansas' game against Central Michigan on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Montell Cozart (2) passes over the top of the Central Michigan defense during their game on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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After beating Central Michigan lineman Ramadan Ahmeti (77) around the edge, Kansas senior Michael Reynolds (55) forces CMU quarterback Cooper Rush (10) to fumble during their game on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Quarterback turned receiver for a play, Kansas' Montell Cozart (2) leaps in front of Central Michigan defensive back Jason Wilson (14) for a reception on a half back pass during their game on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas freshman cornerback Matthew Boateng (1) breaks up a pass intended for Central Michigan receiver Jesse Kroll during their game on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas junior running back De'Andre Mann (23) fights for extra yardage against the Central Michigan defense during their game on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Central Michigan quarterback Cooper Rush (10) escapes from Kansas' Ben Heeney (31) and Ben Goodman (93), scrambling for a first down during their game on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas senior Michael Reynolds (55) pulls down Central Michigan running back Devon Spalding (25) for a loss during their game on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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From left, senior Jimmay Mundine (41) and senior Michael Reynolds (55) rub the Jayhawk as they head to the field for Saturday's game against Central Michigan at Memorial Stadium.

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KU senior JaCorey Shepherd (24) makes a move for good yards on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas senior Justin McCay (19) gives congrats to senior Tony Pierson (3) after Pierson's TD run, on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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KU defensive lineman T.J. Semke (35) pulls down Central Michigan's Alex Fine (44) in the first half.

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From left, KU Senior Ben Heeney (31) and junior Ben Goodman (93) go after a fumble against Central Michigan's Anthony Garland (44) on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas players wave a giant flag before the start of the fourth quarter of Kansas' game against Central Michigan Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Fans shout "rock chalk" across the stadium after a key Kansas first down during the second half of Kansas' game against Central Michigan Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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After breaking a tackle attempt by Central Michigan's Dennis Nalor (5), senior Kansas receiver Justin McCay (19) takes the ball in for a touchdown, breaking a 10-10 tie early in the fourth quarter of their game Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas' Michael Reynolds (55) and Courtney Arnick (28) team up to sack Central Michigan quarterback Cooper Rush during the second half of their game Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas senior receiver Justin McCay (19) leaves Central Michigan's Kavon Frazier (5) in his wake as he takes it to the house, breaking a 10-10 tie early in the fouth quarter of their game Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas' Ben Heeney, left, JaCorey Shepherd (24) and T.J. Semke celebrate Shepherd's broke up pass during the second half of their game against Central Michigan Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas senior tight end Jimmay Mundine (41) pulls Central Michigan's Nate Brisson-Fast (46), Jason Wilson (14) and Kavon Frazier (5) along as he picks up a first down during the second half of their game Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas junior running back De'Andre Mann (23) leaps ahead to pick up extra yardage after being hit by Central Michigan's Tony Annese during the second half of their game Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Central Michigan running back Martez Walker (27) makes Kansas senior safety Cassius Sendish (33) miss as he runs the ball in for a touchdown during the second half of their game Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas senior tight end Jimmay Mundine (41) fights through tackles by Central Michigan's Tony Annese, left, and Kavon Frazier during the second half of their game Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas senior Ben Heeney (31) applies preesure to Central Michigan quarterback Cooper Rush (10) during the second half of their game Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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KU sophomore quarterback Montell Cozart (2) looks for a receiver in the first half against Central Michigan on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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KU's Charlie Weis feels the pressure in the first half, as KU hosted Central Michigan on Saturday September 20, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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KU freshman tight end Ben Johnson (84) rolls over after completing a catch for good yards on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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KU freshman Ben Johnson (84) gets set for a hard landing after a pass completion in the first half against Central Michigan on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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KU sophomore Tevin Shaw (30) gets set to slap junior Ben Goodman (93) after his fumble recovery in the first half.

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The KU Jayhawks were singing to the students after their 24-10 win over Central Michigan on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Memorial Stadium.

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KU's final touchdown came from freshman running back Corey Avery (6) on Saturday September 20, 2014, at Memorial Stadium, as the Hawks came home the winner 24-10.

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KU's junior linebacker Jake Love puts a big sack on Central Michigan's quarterback Cooper Rush (10) at Memorial Stadium, as the Hawks came home the winner 24-10.

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KU's senior Victor Simmons (27) wraps up Central Michigan's Amari Coleman (7) for a loss on Saturday September 20, 2014.

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KU's Justin McCay is wide-eyed after his long touchdown run in the fourth quarter against Central Michigan on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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The KU Jayhawks were singing to the students after their 24-10 win over Central Michigan on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Memorial Stadium.

photo by: Richard Gwin

KU's final touchdown came from freshman running back Corey Avery (6) on Saturday September 20, 2014, at Memorial Stadium, as the Hawks came home the winner 24-10.

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KU's junior linebacker Jake Love puts a big sack on Central Michigan's quarterback Cooper Rush (10) at Memorial Stadium, as the Hawks came home the winner 24-10.

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KU's senior Victor Simmons (27) wraps up Central Michigan's Amari Coleman (7) for a loss on Saturday September 20, 2014.

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KU's Justin McCay is wide-eyed after his long touchdown run in the fourth quarter against Central Michigan on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.