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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
KANSAS KICKOFF
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2014
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FOOTBALL GAMEDAY
Kansas faces off against Oklahoma State on Saturday
KANSAS vs OKLAHOMA STATE
OSU KICKOFF
SHANE JACKSON
@Jacksonshane3
KANSAS (2-3)
KEY CONTRIBUTORS
Montell Cozart, So. Quarterback
Corey Avery, Fr.
Running back
Avery is averaging 62 yards per game through five games and has scored three total touchdowns. He had to take most of the handoffs after junior De'Andre Mann, left with an injury against West Virginia. Mann is said to be fine now, and they will continue to share responsibilities.
Last week against West Virginia, Cozart was replaced by junior quarterback Michael Cummings after inefficient play. While Cozart is still listed first on the depth chart, interim coach Clint Bowen said the competition is open, and the final decision on the starter will be made after evaluation.
★★★☆☆
★★☆☆
He still shows the potential to make game-changing plays, but hasn't done it on the field. Since the season opener, Harwell has not scored on the offensive side. He did return a punt 76 yards for a touchdown against West Virginia, showing he still has play-making ability.
Nick Harwell, Sr. Wide receiver
(4-1)
JaCorey Shepherd, Sr.
Cornerback
He has been the face of consistency. Shepherd and Dexter McDonald have been shutting down opposing receivers all season. They are tied for sixth in the league with six passes defended.
★★★★☆
It's not a surprise Heeney is having a great senior season. He is fourth in the league in total tackles, with an average of 9.8 per game. He leads the Jayhawks in tackles with 49 and solo tackles with 31.
Ben Heeney, Sr Linebacker
OKLAHOMA STATE
KEY CONTRIBUTORS
Daxx Garman, Jr.
Quarterback
Garman made his collegiate debut for injured J.W. Walsh in Oklahoma State's season opener against Missouri State. It was his first snap since his junior year of high school in 2009. Garman threw for 244
Desmond Roland, Sr.
Running back
Gray leads the way in one of the nation's most dynamic one-two punches out of the backfield. He aver ages 59.3 yards per game so far this season. He has yet to score a touchdown in 2014.
Tyreek Hill, Jr.
Wide receiver
Hill was a five-star recruit out of Garden City Community College in Kansas and was the preseason selection for Big 12 newcomer of the year. He gashed Florida State for 278 all-purpose yards in week one. Against Iowa State, he had a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
James Castleman, Sr.
Defensive tackle
Kansas' offensive line will have their hands full with 6-foot-2, 300-pound senior James Castleman. The defensive lineman has 83 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, five pass breakups, two fumbles recovered, one fumble forced, and three blocked kicks in his career with the Cowboys.
Josh Furman, Sr.
Linebacker
The senior transfer from Michigan is coming off a career-day against Iowa State. He recorded 10 tackles with two sacks and two tackles for loss. Furman leads the Cowboys with seven tackles for loss, with all seven coming in his last four games.
Prediction: Oklahoma State 45, Kansas 7
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