How KU football defeated Oklahoma State on Saturday

These five articles focus on key factors leading to the Kansas Jayhawks' victory over Oklahoma State, highlighting the importance of their running game, coaching strategies and individual performances. The articles discuss how Leshon Williams and Daniel Hishaw fueled the team's offense while Bryson Canty scored his first touchdown at Kansas.

Despite initial struggles, the Jayhawks adjusted at halftime, outscoring the Cowboys decisively in the second half. Special teams also contributed to this Jayhawks win.

Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels, left, takes off for a gain during a college football game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas, on November 1, 2025. By Jamie Squire

NO. 1: HOW THE KANSAS JAYHAWKS AVOIDED A HOME FLAMEOUT VS. OSU, KEPT BOWL HOPES ALIVE

The Kansas Jayhawks football team needed a win like this. | Published November 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Shreyas Laddha

Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (No. 6) congratulates wide receiver Bryson Canty (No. 11) after a touchdown during a college football game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas, on November 1, 2025. By Jamie Squire

NO. 2: HE SCORED 9 TDS LAST SEASON AT IVY LEAGUE SCHOOL. NOW BRYSON CANTY HAS ONE AT KU

It took nine games for former first-team all-Ivy League receiver Bryson Canty to score his first touchdown as a senior transfer with the Kansas Jayhawks. | Published November 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Gary Bedore

Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels comes in to join the celebration after Bryson Canty’s touchdown against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during a college football game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas on Saturday, November 01, 2025. By Jamie Squire

NO. 3: ‘THE ONLY THING THEY HEAR IS TOUCHDOWN’: HOW KU’S RUNNING BACKS DOMINATED OSU

Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels experienced a potential first on Saturday against Oklahoma State. | Published November 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Shreyas Laddha

Tight end Boden Groen #88 of the Kansas Jayhawks catches a pass as cornerback Cam Smith #3 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys defends during the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on November 1, 2025 in Lawrence. By Jamie Squire

NO. 4: KANSAS JAYHAWKS FOOTBALL GRADES: REPORT CARD FROM KU’S BOUNCE-BACK WIN OVER OSU

Kansas football ended a two-game losing streak Saturday. | Published November 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Shreyas Laddha

Kansas Jayhawks football coach Lance Leipold By Jamie Squire

NO. 5: WHY LANCE LEIPOLD DOESN’T WANT TO ‘KEEP SPENDING MONEY’ AFTER KU TARGETING CALLS

Coach Lance Leipold carefully thought about his answer when asked about the latest targeting call against the Jayhawks. | Published November 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Shreyas Laddha

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