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Clash at Boone Pickens Stadium: Kansas Jayhawks vs Oklahoma State Cowboys in College Football Showdown

As the Kansas Jayhawks prepare to face off against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium, fans are bracing for what could be a defining moment in their season. The Jayhawks' recent performances have been a mixed bag of grit and disappointment, but there's reason to believe that an upset could be brewing.


Nov 5, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jason Bean (9) hands off to running back Devin Neal (4) against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Looking back at the November 2nd game against the Kansas State Wildcats, KU managed only 10 points compared to their opponent's 38. The statistics were not in their favor with an average gain of just under 4 yards and a total yardage of 208. Their rushing attempts yielded a meager average of 2.44 yards per carry, and they struggled on third down conversions with only a 20 percent success rate.


However, it would be unwise to count out KU based on this performance alone. A week prior on October 26th against Texas Tech Red Raiders, they showcased their offensive prowess by putting up an impressive total of 517 yards with an average gain over seven yards per play. They turned around their third-down efficiency dramatically to hit a solid success rate of 60 percent.


The most telling performance came from the October 19th game versus the Texas Longhorns where KU nearly pulled off an incredible upset in front of more than ninety-seven thousand spectators. They amassed a staggering total yardage of 570 with both passing and rushing touchdowns contributing to almost equaling Texas' scoreline at just two points shy.


KU's ability to bounce back from adversity was evident as they improved upon each aspect that failed them against Kansas State Wildcats when facing Texas Tech Red Raiders and then further when taking on Texas Longhorns - showing growth in offensive consistency and resilience under pressure.


The upcoming battle will test whether KU can harness that same energy and execution seen during these moments of brilliance. With possession time averaging around thirty minutes across past games, if they can control the clock while maximizing each opportunity for advancement downfield as done previously, there is potential for victory despite being away from home turf.


Fans should expect nothing less than full commitment from players like those who stepped up during crucial times before; it’s this determination that might just tip scales in favor for KU come game day.


Mark your calendars for November 16th at noon CST as Boone Pickens Stadium becomes center stage for this college football encounter between Kansas Jayhawks and Oklahoma State Cowboys. Fans can catch all the action live on Fox Sports 1 via satellite channel number two hundred nineteen or join fellow supporters within Stillwater city limits where anticipation will surely reach fever pitch as kickoff approaches.

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