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Kansas wide receiver Doug Emilien (5) stiff arms Lindenwood defensive back Kendric Bailey (17) on his way in for a touchdown during the fourth quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas wide receiver Quentin Skinner (0) and Kansas wide receiver Luke Grimm (11) slap hands after a touchdown by Grimm during the second quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. (9) takes off on a run during the second quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas players take the field on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas quarterback Mikey Pauley (14) hands off to Kansas running back Harry Stewart III (25) during the fourth quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas safety Kaleb Purdy (25) and Kansas cornerback Jalen Todd (26) tie up two Lindenwood offensive players during the fourth quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas safety Taylor Davis (27) takes Lindenwood quarterback Nate Glantz (18) off of his feet during a tackle in the fourth quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas quarterback Cole Ballard (15) heaves a pass during the third quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas safety O.J. Burroughs (5) flattens Lindenwood wide receiver Reece Thomas (10) on a pass attempt during the third quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas cornerback Mello Dotson (3) stops to sign an autograph for a fan following the Jayhawks’ 48-3 win over Lindenwood on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas wide receiver Doug Emilien (5) celebrates a touchdown with Kansas offensive lineman Calvin Clements (75) during the fourth quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas wide receiver Doug Emilien (5) cruises in for a touchdown against Lindenwood during the fourth quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas kicks off to Lindenwood during the third quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas head coach Lance Leipold watches a replay on the video board during the first quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas wide receiver Lawrence Arnold (2) waves to fans in the stands after a Jayhawk touchdown during the second quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas wide receiver Luke Grimm (11) pulls in a catch for a touchdown during the second quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas defensive end Dylan Wudke (95) pressures Lindenwood quarterback Nate Glantz (18) during the second quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas cornerback Mello Dotson (3) celebrates as he crosses into the end zone for a touchdown after an interception during the second quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) throws a pass during the second quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Teammates celebrate with Kansas cornerback Mello Dotson (3) after Dotson’s interception returned for a touchdown during the second quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas cornerback Mello Dotson (3) zooms around the stadium after returning an interception for a touchdown against Lindenwood during the first quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Baby Jay raises up the Kansas student section on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas sophomores Mathias Glickley, Lenexa, Kan., left, and Jacob Lowe, Basehor, Kan. get wild as the Jayhawks take the field against Lindenwood on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kelly Leipold gives a hug to Royals great George Brett prior to kickoff against Lindenwood on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas head coach Lance Leipold, right, chats with Royals great George Brett prior to kickoff against Lindenwood on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) dances into the end zone for a touchdown against Lindenwood during the first quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) smiles as he gets stretched out before kickoff against Lindenwood on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) warms up before kickoff against Lindenwood on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) gets ready for warmups on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.