Pooka Williams tops ratings again in rout over Rutgers

Kansas running back Pooka Williams Jr. (1) is hoisted up by Kansas offensive lineman Malik Clark (61) after a touchdown during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Memorial Stadium.

1 – Pooka Williams: Rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries, averaging 8.8 yards for the game and season. His third touchdown of the season went for 52 yards.

2 – Bryce Torneden: Has steadily improved since joining the program and has stood out three weeks in a row, this time with an interception return of 39 yards for a touchdown and a fumble recovery go go with three solo tackles and three assists.

3 – Khalil Herbert: Scored on a 59-yard touchdown run on his first carry and 5 yards on his only other one.

4 – Mike Lee: Did a great job of following blockers and cutting across the field on 31-yard touchdown return for a touchdown. Also had three solo tackles.

5 – Joe Dineen: Had six solo tackles, four assists and a fumble recovery.

6 – Deron Thompson: Entered late in the game and looked terrific. Had a 55-yard touchdown and gained 70 yards on three carries.

7 – Kyron Johnson: Speedy edge rusher had a tackle for a loss, a forced fumble and a pass breakup.

8 – Shak Taylor: Had two tackles, one behind the line, one forced fumble and covered well.

9 – Miles Kendrick: Received most playing time of the season and rushed for 28 yards and a touchdown, averaging 4.7 yards per rush. Completed 6 of 11 passes for 66 yards and one touchdown.

10 – Corione Harris: Picked up his first career interception, did well in coverage. Also was in on three tackles.

SEASON STANDINGS

1 – Joe Dineen (25)

2 – Pooka Williams (20)

3 – Bryce Tornenden (15)

4t – Khalil Herbert (13)

4t – Kerr Johnson (13)

6 – Shak Taylor (11)

7 – Stephon Robinson (9)

8 – Daniel Wise (8)

9t – Mike Lee (7)

9t – Gabriel Rui (7)

11 – Keith Loneker (6)

12t – Kyron Johnson (4)

12t – Ricky Thomas (4)

12t – Dom Williams (4)

15t – Jeremiah McCullough (3)

15t – Kyle Thompson (3)

17t – Brian Lipscomb (2)

17t – Keith Loneker (2)

19 – Corione Harris (1)

20 – Andru Tovi (1)

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