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Gridiron Showdown at Kelly/Shorts Stadium: Kansas Jayhawks Dominate Central Michigan Chippewas

The Kansas Jayhawks emerged victorious with a decisive 31-7 scoreline against the Central Michigan Chippewas in their second week of regular season play. The Jayhawks now stand at 2-0, while the Chippewas fall to 0-2.


Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back Devin Neal (4) reacts after a first down against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

The game, held at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, saw the Kansas Jayhawks display a dominant performance on both sides of the ball. The offense accumulated a total of 350 yards, with an impressive ground game that racked up 216 rushing yards over 45 attempts. The passing attack added another dimension to their offense, contributing 145 yards through the air. Quarterback efficiency was notable as they completed two-thirds of their passes and threw for one touchdown without any interceptions.


Kansas' defense was equally formidable, intercepting four passes from the Chippewas and returning one for a touchdown that spanned an impressive distance of 55 yards. This defensive effort limited Central Michigan to just seven points throughout the contest. Additionally, Kansas' special teams contributed with one field goal made from within the range of 39 yards.


The home team's efforts were overshadowed by their inability to contain Kansas' multifaceted attack. Despite scoring once in the third quarter, Central Michigan struggled to find consistency on offense and could not breach Kansas' staunch defense more than once.


Attendance at Kelly/Shorts Stadium was recorded at approximately eighteen thousand fans who witnessed this commanding performance by the visiting team under artificial lights on an outdoor surface.


Looking ahead, fans can anticipate watching their next game as David Booth Memorial Stadium (Lawrence, KS) will host an exciting encounter between Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Kansas Jayhawks on September fifteen at four o'clock PM local time. This upcoming event will be broadcasted live on FSN for supporters unable to attend in person.

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