Kansas football: 5 impact players for Jayhawks in matchup vs. Oklahoma State
![LAWRENCE, KANSAS - OCTOBER 07: Running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. #20 of the Kansas Jayhawks carries the ball during the game against the UCF Knights at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) LAWRENCE, KANSAS - OCTOBER 07: Running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. #20 of the Kansas Jayhawks carries the ball during the game against the UCF Knights at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/8ea10642c50f942c56a7690698900f2fadcb3fafe49c73936731e08cec2ada27.jpg)
1. RB Daniel Hishaw Jr.
Hishaw totaled a career-high in rushing yards last game, tallying 134 on 19 carries. He also ran for two rushing touchdowns. While Oklahoma State’s run defense is a bit more rigid than UCF’s, Hishaw should be in line for another monster game.
The change-of-pace back will be vital for short-yardage situations and controlling the time of possession. He has a power-running style and complements Devin Neal perfectly. Since the latter receives most of the attention from opposing defenses, Hishaw could break out a few big plays for Kansas football.