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Kansas defensive end Dakyus Brinkley works to disrupt a pass during the game against Iowa State on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels fakes a handoff to running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. during the game against Iowa State on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas tight end Boden Groen comes down with a pass over Iowa State defensive backs Quentin Taylor Jr. and Drew Surges for a touchdown during the game against Iowa State on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas quarterback Cole Ballard gets dragged down by Iowa State linebacker Rylan Barnes during the game against Iowa State on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas wide receiver Bryson Canty cuts upfield during the game against Iowa State on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas linebacker Trey Lathan chases down Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht during the game against Iowa State on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas linebacker Bangally Kamara and defensive tackle Tommy Dunn Jr. secure a tackle in the backfield during the game against Iowa State on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas running back Leshon Williams splits the defenders for a positive gain during the game against Iowa State on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas linebacker Trey Lathan celebrates a defensive stop with the fourth-down hand signal during the game against Iowa State on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Iowa State running back Easton Miller (25) takes down Kansas wide receiver Cam Pickett (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 38-14.

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Kansas head coach Lance Leipold walks back to the sideline after an injury timeout during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 38-14.

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Kansas tight end Boden Groen (88) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Nolan Gorczyca (59) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 38-14.

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Kansas wide receiver Cam Pickett (7) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 38-14.

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Kansas defensive end Justice Finkley (15) sacks Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) warms up before a NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (1) runs the ball as he tries to fend off Iowa State defensive back David Coffey (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Iowa State linebacker Cael Brezina (9) and defensive back Drew Surges (29) take down Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Iowa State defensive back Quentin Taylor (24) tackles Kansas wide receiver Levi Wentz (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Iowa State defensive lineman Domonique Orange (95) shoves off Kansas offensive lineman Kobe Baynes (70) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.