In just under an hour, the finale of Kansas’ regular season will take center stage. The Jayhawks’ 5-6 record shows an up-and-down season that has taken a turn for the worse after a 4-2 start quickly saw things sour, including a 1-4 slump that Kansas fans will hope ends with the No. 13 Utah Utes.
Utah has seen its own fair share of ups and downs, back a 9-2 record has bolstered them firmly into the playoff picture. Meaning the Jayhawks have the chance at breaking up a playoff bid.
The Utes’ offense ranks fourth in the nation with an explosive 481.1 yards per game, yet it's the rushing attack that takes the bulk of the yardage, including 280.3, a number which ranks them second-best in the entire nation.
Kansas defensive coordinator explains key to stopping elite Utah rushing attack
Utah’s overall defense places them 53rd as they give up 362.4 yards per game, meaning there will be places for Kansas to attack.
Kansas’ total offensive numbers rank them 85th in the nation with 358 yards per game, the Jayhawks’ struggles also come in the form of total defense, which gives up 409 yards per game, 94th-worst in the nation.
All this means is that Kansas will have to be in its finest form to be an efficient Utah offense. Minutes ago, when the Big 12 availability reports came out, here were the final notes.
Kansas
OUT
RB #25 Justin Thurman
TE #44 Carson Bruhn
DL #99 Gage Keys
GAME TIME DECISION
CB #26 Jalen Todd
Utah
OUT
WR #9 Ryan Davis
DE #90 John Henry Daley
Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT with streaming available on ESPN.
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