48-yard trot by Devin Neal leads to first Kansas football touchdown of 2023

LAWRENCE, KS - SEPTEMBER 24: Devin Neal #4 of the Kansas Jayhawks runs the ball against Jaylen Stinson #2 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images) /

Devin Neal kicked off the 2023 Kansas football season with an electric touchdown run against Missouri State.

The Kansas Jayhawks football team is in action for the first time in 247 days. Devin Neal gave Lance Leipold’s squad a kick start with this 48-yard touchdown run.

Is Devin Neal even real!!?? 🤯🤯

48-yard TD on his FIRST TOUCH OF THE SEASON pic.twitter.com/voxiwt7jzD
— Kansas Football (@KU_Football) September 2, 2023

It marks the first score of the season for Kansas.

Neal is the only returning 1,000-yard rusher in the Big 12. He amassed 1,273 scrimmage yards and ten touchdowns last year.

Jason Bean is under center despite Jalon Daniels being listed as the starter. He completed 3-of-3 passes, two in the direction of Luke Grimm and one to Lawrence Arnold.

Neal’s touchdown was the only running play of the opening drive.

Next. 4 KU players that must step up vs. Missouri State. dark

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