5 standouts from the Kansas Jayhawks football win over Illinois

Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back Devin Neal (4) runs the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (14) during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back Devin Neal (4) runs the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (14) during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 1, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri State Bears running back Jacardia Wright (9) is tackled by Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Mello Dotson (3) during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri State Bears running back Jacardia Wright (9) is tackled by Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Mello Dotson (3) during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

CB Mello Dotson

Game Stats: 3 tackles, 2 solo, 1 pass breakup, 1 interception

Standing opposite Cobee Bryant, Dotson was the one who made the big play this week. He recorded an impressive juggling interception off Luke Altmyer and played excellent coverage on Casey Washington all game.

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