Images from Saturday’s season opener between the Jayhawks and Redhawks of Southeast Missouri State.

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Kansas receivers Justin McCay (19) and Nick Harwell (8) celebrate Harwell's first touchdown of the game against Southeast Missouri State during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas fan Jessica Geiss poses with the bronze Jayhawk statue outside the team locker room as Brett Budke gets a picture with his iPhone prior to kickoff against Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas fan Alan Rose of Ozawkie, Kan., enjoys what he and his friends described as pre game "victory cigars" as a show of confidence in the Jayhawks prior to kickoff against Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 outside Memorial Stadium.

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Justin Poore of Concordia, Kan., shows his dismay while Clint Colberg, Holton, Kan., pumps his fist after sinking a bean bag prior to kickoff against Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas fan Jeff Hornberger, Lawrence, raises a Jayhawk glove for an incoming pass prior to kickoff against Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas special teams player Beau Bell nearly blocks a punt from Southeast Missouri State punter Alex Knight during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Montell Cozart celebrates a touchdown by running back Corey Avery against Southeast Missouri State during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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The Kansas marching band heads down the hill toward Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas players Jimmay Mundine (41) and Tony Pierson (3) congratulate receiver Nick Harwell (8) after Harwell's first touchdown of the game against Southeast Missouri State during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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The Kansas University marching band takes the field prior to kickoff against Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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The Kansas Jayhawks hold themselves back before bursting onto the field prior to kickoff against Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas receiver Tony Pierson cruises up the sideline for a long gain against Southeast Missouri State during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Montell Cozart throws against Southeast Missouri State during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis congratulates running back Corey Avery after Avery's first quarter touchdown against Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back De'Andre Mann sprints up the field against Southeast Missouri State during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Montell Cozart heads up the field on a run against Southeast Missouri State during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas receiver Justin McCay looks up field after pulling in a pass during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas safety Fish Smithson brings down Southeast Missouri State running back Lewis Washington during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas offensive linemen Ngalu Fusimalohi (63) and Larry Mazyck take a breather during a timeout in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas buck Michael Reynolds drops Southeast Missouri State quarterback Kyle Snyder for a loss during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Southeast Missouri State cornerback Tim Hamm-Bey lays out but can't grab Kansas receiver Tony Pierson as he heads in to the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Montell Cozart celebrates with receiver Tony Pierson after the two connected for a touchdown against Southeast Missouri State during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas receiver Tony Pierson swoops in with a smile after a long touchdown reception against Southeast Missouri State during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas fans watch the Jayhawk football team on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas receiver Justin McCay can't quite get to a pass as Southeast Missouri State cornerback Reggie Jennings covers him on an end zone pass during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Southeast Missouri State receiver Paul McRoberts pulls in a late fourth-quarter touchdown pass while defended by Kansas players JaCorey Shepherd and Isaiah Johnson on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas kicker Matthew Wyman watches a field goal during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas defenders Matthew Boateng, Ronnie Davis and Courtney Arnick react to a late touchdown catch by Southeast Missouri State during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back De'Andre Mann escapes a Southeast Missouri State defender during a run in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back De'Andre Mann tries to stiff arm Southeast Missouri State safety Ron Davis during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium. At right is Redhawks linebacker Wisler Ymonice.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis watches the video board after a late fourth-quarter touchdown by Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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A lineup of young Kansas fans react to a replay of a hit on the video board on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas cornerback Dexter McDonald turns upfield after grabbing an interception during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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The Kansas Jayhawks sing to the student section after fending off a late charge by Southeast Missouri State to win 34-28 on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

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Fans in the student section slap hands with the Jayhawks after their 34-28 win over Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.