EPISODE · Nov 16, 2021 · 32 MIN
The deeper meaning of Kansas’ football victory over Texas
from SportsBeat KC · host The Kansas City Star
Why would anyone have anticipated Kansas, a 31-point underdog last weekend at Texas, ending its 56-game conference losing streak in Austin? The last time KU won a league game, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado and Texas A&M were in the conference. West Virginia and TCU weren’t.But it happened. Kansas prevailed 57-56 in overtime with the winning two-point conversation scored on a reception from Jalon Daniels by a third-string redshirt freshman walk-on Jared Casey of Plainville, Kan. Saturday marked his first offensive snaps of his career.The national narrative centered on Texas losing, but this was every bit as much about Kansas having its first major moment under first-year coach Lance Leipold. On today’s SportsBeat KC, beat writer Jesse Newell, who covered the game, breaks down what it all means for the Jayhawks.Story links:His first offensive snap for Kansas came at Texas, then he caught the game-winnerHere’s how long it’s been since Kansas won a Big 12 road game, before TexasYes, Kansas beat Texas...in football. Here’s how the Jayhawks stunned the Longhorns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why would anyone have anticipated Kansas, a 31-point underdog last weekend at Texas, ending its 56-game conference losing streak in Austin? The last time KU won a league game, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado and Texas A&M were in the conference. West Virginia and TCU weren’t. But it happened. Kansas prevailed 57-56 in overtime with the winning two-point conversation scored on a reception from Jalon Daniels by a third-string redshirt freshman walk-on Jared Casey of Plainville, Kan. Saturday marked his first offensive snaps of his career. The national narrative centered on Texas losing, but this was every bit as much about Kansas having its first major moment under first-year coach Lance Leipold. On today’s SportsBeat KC, beat writer Jesse Newell, who covered the game, breaks down what it all means for the Jayhawks. Story links: His first offensive snap for Kansas came at Texas, then he caught the game-winner Here’s how long it’s been since Kansas won a Big 12 road game, before Texas Yes, Kansas beat Texas...in football. Here’s how the Jayhawks stunned the Longhorns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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