Preview
3 min read

Clash at David Booth Memorial Stadium: Kansas Jayhawks vs Central Michigan Chippewas in Football Showdown

As the Kansas Jayhawks prepare to host the Central Michigan Chippewas at David Booth Memorial Stadium, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain the momentum from their previous victory. The Jayhawks demonstrated a robust offensive performance against Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, securing a convincing 38-16 win that showcased their potential for this season.


Nov 28, 2020; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Running back Amauri Pesek-Hickson (23) runs up field for a first down during the second quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

The offense was particularly impressive, with the passing game accumulating 364 yards and contributing four touchdowns. Despite two interceptions, the quarterback's completion percentage hovered around 62 percent and boasted an impressive passer rating of nearly 170. The receiving corps also shined, averaging almost 16 yards per reception and turning all four red zone attempts into scores.


However, there were areas that required attention; the rushing game only managed an average of three yards per carry over 25 attempts. Ball security was another concern as they fumbled twice and lost one of those fumbles.


Defensively, Kansas showed promise with one sack and seven tackles for loss but will need to tighten up as they allowed over two touchdowns in their last outing. Special teams were reliable with a field goal percentage of 100 percent on limited attempts but will look for more consistency in punting where net yardage was less than ideal.


The upcoming match is crucial for setting a tone for the rest of the season. With home advantage on their side and an offense that seems capable of putting up significant numbers, Kansas will aim to exploit any weaknesses in Central Michigan's defense while shoring up their own defensive efforts to prevent any scoring runs like those seen in previous quarters against them.


Fans can catch all the action on September 9th at David Booth Memorial Stadium starting at 8 PM local time (20:00 UTC). The game will be broadcasted on FS-W network channel number 692 for those who prefer to watch from home or elsewhere.

Rate the article

Related stories

Kansas Jayhawks and Colorado Buffaloes Set for a Showdown at GEHA Field
Preview

Kansas Jayhawks and Colorado Buffaloes Set for a Showdown at GEHA Field

3 min read
Kansas Jayhawks Unleash Fury on BYU Cougars in Provo Showdown
Preview

Kansas Jayhawks Unleash Fury on BYU Cougars in Provo Showdown

3 min read
Jayhawks and Cyclones Set to Ignite GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Preview

Jayhawks and Cyclones Set to Ignite GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

3 min read