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Interceptions doom Kansas in 35-13 loss
Reesing's struggles too much for Jayhawks to overcome
Three first-half Kansas interceptions proved costly for the Jayhawks in a 35-13 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners last Saturday. Senior quarterback Todd Reesing threw three interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown, and the Kansas offense struggled for most of the game.
The Jayhawks' defense held the Sooners to 14 points in the first half, but the Kansas offense scored just six points on two field goals. Junior kicker Jacob Branstetter made both field goal attempts in the second quarter, which included a 57-yard kick as time expired in the first half.
Two quick Oklahoma touchdowns in the third quarter put the Sooners up 28-6. Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones finished with 252 yards passing on 26 completions. He passed for two touchdowns but was also intercepted once by sophomore Ryan Murphy.
Reesing finished with 224 yards passing on 22 completions. He completed just over 50 percent of his passes and ran for the Jayhawks' only touchdown.
Kansas was held to just 81 yards rushing. Senior Jake Sharp finished the game with 14 yards on 7 carries and freshman Toben Opurum gained 59 yards on 13 carries.
The Jayhawks will play Texas Tech at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas.
- Scott Toland
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Freshman quarterback Landry Jones throws to a receiver last Saturday against Kansas. Jones threw for 252 yards and two touchdowns as the Sooners defeated the Jawshows 35-13.
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE WAVE OCTOBER 30,2009