Kansas vs. Nevada Short Report

Nevada

Final

The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack 31-24 in a thrilling game held on September 16, 2023. Kansas led early with a 7-0 score by the end of the first quarter, but Nevada fought back, tying the game 10-10 by halftime. Key plays, including rushing touchdowns from Devin Neal and Daniel Hishaw Jr., pushed Kansas to a narrow victory.

Nevada showed resilience, with Brendon Lewis scoring two rushing touchdowns and Sean Dollars adding another. Despite their efforts, the Wolf Pack couldn't overcome the Jayhawks' consistent offensive performance and crucial defensive stands. Standout performances from Kansas' Devin Neal and Nevada's Brendon Lewis highlighted the intense matchup.

Key Plays:

Devin Neal (Kansas Jayhawks)

Rushed for a 3-yard touchdown, giving Kansas an early 7-0 lead.

Brandon Talton (Nevada Wolf Pack)

Kicked a 42-yard field goal to put Nevada on the board, trailing 7-3.

Seth Keller (Kansas Jayhawks)

Kicked a 44-yard field goal, extending Kansas' lead to 10-3.

Sean Dollars (Nevada Wolf Pack)

Rushed for a 3-yard touchdown, tying the game at 10-10.

Daniel Hishaw Jr. (Kansas Jayhawks)

Rushed for a 1-yard touchdown, putting Kansas ahead 17-10.

Brendon Lewis (Nevada Wolf Pack)

Rushed for a 6-yard touchdown, tying the game at 17-17.

Devin Neal (Kansas Jayhawks)

Rushed for a 1-yard touchdown, regaining the lead for Kansas at 24-17.

Brendon Lewis (Nevada Wolf Pack)

Rushed for a 2-yard touchdown, tying the game once again at 24-24.

Devin Neal (Kansas Jayhawks)

Rushed for a 3-yard touchdown, securing the final lead at 31-24.

Standout Players:

Devin Neal (Kansas Jayhawks, RB)
Rushed for 89 yards and 3 touchdowns, proving instrumental in Kansas' victory.
Brendon Lewis (Nevada Wolf Pack, QB)
Displayed dual-threat capabilities with 58 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns, keeping Nevada in contention.
Seth Keller (Kansas Jayhawks, K)
Contributed significantly with a 44-yard field goal and four successful extra points.
Mason Fairchild (Kansas Jayhawks, TE)
Caught 5 passes for 74 yards, providing reliable targets for quarterback Jalon Daniels.
Sean Dollars (Nevada Wolf Pack, RB)
Rushed for 38 yards and a touchdown, contributing to Nevada's competitive offense.

Team

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2

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Kansas Jayhawks

7

3

14

7

31

Nevada Wolf Pack

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10

7

24

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