Photo Gallery: Jayhawks blow out Mountaineers in Big 12 opener

Kansas safety Lyrik Rawls (2) celebrates a hit that knocked the ball loose from a West Virginia receiver during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas safety Lyrik Rawls (2) signs autographs for fans following the JayhawksÕ 41-10 win over West Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

photo by: Nick Krug
Kansas kick returner Emmanuel Henderson Jr. takes off after receiving a kick from West Virginia during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

during the quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas running back Leshon Williams (4) breaks away on a touchdown run during the fourth quarter against West Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas linebacker Trey Lathan (4) runs back an interception during the third quarter against West Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) looks to make a quick move as he runs down field against West Virginia during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas safety Lyrik Rawls (2) celebrates a hit that knocked the ball loose from a West Virginia receiver during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas running back Leshon Williams (4) leaves West Virginia in the dust as he runs in a touchdown during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas fans sing “Carry On My Wayward Son,” as the lights go down on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas fans sing “Carry On My Wayward Son,” as the lights go down on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas running back Leshon Williams (4) runs in a touchdown against West Virginia after pulling in a pass from Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6), Kansas tight end DeShawn Hanika (18) and Kansas running back Leshon Williams (4) celebrate Williams and Daniels connecting for a touchdown pass against West Virginia during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas running back Leshon Williams (4) squeezes into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter after pulling in a pass from Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) throws behind blocking from Kansas offensive lineman Bryce Foster (61) during the second quarter against West Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas head coach Lance Leipold gets lively with an official after a targeting call on a West Virginia player during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas offensive lineman Kobe Baynes (70) shoves West Virginia safety Fred Perry (5) after a late hit by Perry on Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Perry was ruled ineligible for the game after the targeting call.

Kansas running back Harry Stewart III (0) pulls ahead for yardage agains the West Virginia defense during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas defensive back Jalen Todd swoops in to tackle West Virginia wide receiver Rodney Gallagher III (24) on a punt return during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) leaves the ground as he heaves a pass down field during the first quarter against West Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas defensive back Syeed Gibbs (22) celebrates after breaking up a West Virginia pass on a third down during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas defensive tackle D.J. Withers (52) disrupts a pass from West Virginia quarterback Nicco Marchiol (8) during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas cheer squad members celebrate with the crowd after a KU touchdown during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas wide receiver Levi Wentz (10) takes off toward the end zone for a touchdown after a catch during the first quarter against West Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas safety Lyrik Rawls (2) and Kansas defensive end Dean Miller (5) celebrate a third-down stop during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas defensive end Dean Miller (5) sweeps in to tackle West Virginia quarterback Nicco Marchiol (8) for a loss on third down during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas defensive end Dean Miller (5) sweeps in to tackle West Virginia quarterback Nicco Marchiol (8) for a loss on third down during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez shows frustration during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

The Kansas Jayhawks take the field prior to kickoff against West Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas offensive lineman Kobe Baynes (70) lines up for warmups prior to kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas players take the field for warmups prior to kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas linemen wait to take the field prior to kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas defensive back Syeed Gibbs (22) celebrates after breaking up a West Virginia pass on a third down during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Photo by Nick Krug