Kansas football grades — and player of the game — from blowout win vs. Wagner
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- Kansas totaled 631 yards and 32 first downs in rout of Wagner to move to 2-0.
- Emmanuel Henderson led receivers with 130 yards, 2 TDs and a 62-yard highlight grab.
- Jayhawks’ defense held Wagner to 143 yards, allowing just 53 on the ground.
The Kansas football team dominated Wagner in a 46-7 win on Friday.
The Jayhawks did exactly what they were supposed to do vs. the Seahawks and now get ready for a much-anticipated matchup against rival Missouri next Saturday.
Here are our grades for all three phases of Friday’s game for KU (2-0), plus a player of the game:
Kansas offense: A-
KU’s offense was stellar on Friday. The Jayhawks finished the night with 631 yards of total offense and 32 first downs.
KU quarterback Jalon Daniels maintained his hot start to the season. He finished 18-of-25 passing for 280 yards with four passing touchdowns. Still, he had a bad interception in the end zone, forcing a throw late in the first half.
Meanwhile, Alabama transfer Emmanuel Henderson Jr. finished with six catches for 130 yards and hauled in two touchdowns. Kansas finished with 285 rushing yards, led by running back Daniel Hishaw, who finished with 89 yards on 6.4 YPC.
Overall, the Jayhawks had a great day offensively. The only downside? KU had two turnovers in the red zone.
In the grand scheme of things, it didn’t matter, but KU can’t be that sloppy vs. Missouri.
Kansas defense: A-
The Jayhawks’ defense was excellent ... for the most part Friday.
KU limited Wagner to 143 yards of total offense. Kansas allowed the visitors just 53 rushing yards.
On top of that, KU had three sacks. Still, Kansas allowed a fourth-down conversion on a screen play that turned into a touchdown. It was a rare lapse in an otherwise strong performance.
Kansas special teams: B+
Punter Grayden Addison averaged 43 yards per punt, with a long of 49
Kicker Laith Marjan was 1-of-1 on field goals, making a 27-yard attempt. He also made all of his extra points.
Return man Tate Nagy had one return for 34 yards. The Jayhawks also converted a two-point conversion on a trick play.
Player of the game: Emmanuel Henderson
Simply put, Henderson was the best player on the field Friday.
The wide receiver made it look effortless vs. the Seahawks’ defense. He showed off his speed and why so much hype built around him this offseason.
His 62-yard receiving touchdown was a highlight that Jayhawks fans will watch all season.
