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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
KANSAS KICKOFF
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
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BLAIR SHEADE
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Kansas faces off against Southeast Missouri State on Saturday
FOOTBALL GAMEDAY
KANSAS VS. SEMO
SEMO KICKOFF
DAN HARMSEN
@udk_dan
KEY CONTRIBUTORS
Montell Cozart, So. Quarterback
After becoming the starter in week nine against West Virginia, Cozart has led the Jayhawks' offense. Weis has praised his accuracy, and Reagan's spread offense will allow Cozart to use his legs.
De'Andre Mann, Jr. Running back
Mann has become the starter due to season-ending injuries to the top two backs. He'll see a majority of the backfield carries, but freshman Corey Avery will see time as well.
Nick Harwell, Sr.
Wide receiver
First start for the Jayhawks after transferring from Miami-Ohio in 2013. Harwell is one of the three captains of the team, and leads young receiving corps.
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★★★☆☆
Isaiah Johnson, Jr.
Safety
The 2013 Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year will start strong at safety, as he adds to his first season with the Jayhawks. Johnson led the Jayhawks with five interceptions in 2013.
Ben Heeney, Sr.
Linebacker
the leader of the defense, Preseason First Team All-Big 12 pick and 2014 Nagurski Award Watch List player is one of the two defensive captains, and will defend his leading-tackling title on the Jayhawks.
SOUTHEAST M1SSOURI STATE
KEY CONTRIBUTORS
Kyle Snyder, Sr.
Quarterback
Last week, Snyder was a sharp 10-12 for 198 yards and two touchdowns, and added 33 yards on the ground and two scores against an expansion program in Missouri Baptist. SEMO struggled to throw the football last year, and Kansas linebackers can pin their ears back and corral Snyder.
☆☆☆☆
DeMichael Jackson, Jr. Running back
In week one against Missouri Baptist, Jackson picked up right where he left off last season with 82 rushing yards on just eight carries and a 66-yard screen pass for a touchdown. The junior averaged 140.5 yards rushing over the last four games of the 2013 season.
Paul McRoberts, Jr.
Wide receiver
McRoberts' talents would be better served in an offense that throws the football more. The 6-foot-3, rangy pass-catcher will likely be matched up against Kansas' senior defensive back Dexter McDonald who will force Snyder to throw into tight windows.
★★☆☆
Tim Hamm-Bey, Sr.
Cornerback
Hamm-Bey will likely be Harwell's first challenge in the Jayhawk uniform. Cozart will be looking his way often as he works the middle of the field on crossing routes.
Wisler Ymonice, Sr.
Linebacker
Ymonice had an interception in last week's victory. He returns as the team's leading tackler from a year ago and is SEMO's best defender.
★★☆☆
Prediction: Kansas 45, SEMO14
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