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) /
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Sep 1, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Luke Grimm (11) runs with the ball against Missouri State Bears cornerback Jamal McMurrin (11) during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Luke Grimm (11) runs with the ball against Missouri State Bears cornerback Jamal McMurrin (11) during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

4. WR Luke Grimm

Kansas football’s receptions leader from last year has been quiet in 2023. He has only recorded 16 receptions and 218 yards with only five catches in the past three games. It is safe to say this has not been the outcome he expected as a senior.

While offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki will want to continue pounding the ground, Grimm could enjoy his long-awaited breakout game. This Cowboy defense allowed eight receptions and 146 yards to Jaylin Noel, Iowa State’s slot receiver. Grimm could be the benefactor if they let Jason Bean sling the pigskin slightly more this week.