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Kansas defensive end Dakyus Brinkley (9) and defensive tackle Blake Herold celebrate a stop during the Jayhawks' game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall looks for an open receiver during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Dylan Edwards looks for a gap in the line during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive end Leroy Harris III pressures Middle Tennessee’s Roman Gagliano during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Dylan Edwards (1) and offensive lineman DeAndre Harper celebrate in the endzone during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Dylan Edwards breaks free for a touchdown during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall passes after scrambling from the Middle Tennessee defense during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Nahzae Cox reaches out for a pass during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall (left) hands off to running back Dylan Edwards during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

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The Kansas offense waits for play to resume during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive end Dakyus Brinkley (9) and linebacker Trey Lathan bring down a Middle Tennessee ball carrier during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Dylan Edwards stiff-arms Middle Tennessee’s Bryce Williams during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Nahzae Cox looks to break a tackle during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Jalen Todd lines up against Middle Tennessee’s AJ Jones during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.