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Kansas football: 5 key players for the Jayhawks against Nevada

By Joshua Schulman

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 /
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DALLAS, TX – DECEMBER 27: Patrick Joyner Jr. #0 of the Utah State Aggies lines up against the Memphis Tigers in the second half of the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on December 27, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – DECEMBER 27: Patrick Joyner Jr. #0 of the Utah State Aggies lines up against the Memphis Tigers in the second half of the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on December 27, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /

Kansas Football Key Player No. 5: Patrick Joyner Jr.

Similar to the situation with Cobee Bryant, defensive end Austin Booker will miss the first half of tonight’s game due to a targeting call he sustained in the second half of the Illinois face-off. Joyner will have an opportunity to make an impression on the coaching staff with a strong showing against Nevada.

The sixth-year senior recorded his first sack as a Jayhawk last week and has been a pleasant surprise in the pass rush. Although he is no game-changer, I expect him to play a good portion of snaps even after Booker returns from suspension.

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