![]() ![]() Kansas forced four turnovers against West Virginia, marking the third game this season with four or more turnovers in 2018.He ended the day with two interceptions, the first Jayhawk to record a pair of interceptions since Brandon Stewart grabbed a pair of interceptions against TCU in 2016. Junior cornerback Hasan Defense grabbed his first interception of the season and the third of his career in the first quarter.Despite being down by three possessions late in the game, the Jayhawks didn’t quit and ended the game with a touchdown followed by a two-point conversion, but fell to West Virginia, 38-22. While Kansas forced four turnovers for the third time this season, it was a turnover on special teams late in the fourth quarter that proved to be costly for the Jayhawks, keeping the momentum in West Virginia’s favor. On the first drive of the second half, Kansas’ offense marched the ball 75 yards down the field on seven plays to score its second touchdown of the day, pulling KU within one possession of the Mountaineers. An interception by junior Hasan Defense set up for senior quarterback Peyton Bender to complete an 18-yard scoring pass to senior tight end Mavin Saunders. ![]() While KU’s defensive corps stopped West Virginia numerous times in the opening half, it was also the Jayhawks’ defense that ignited the first scoring drive of the game. ![]() KU’s strong defensive efforts in the first 30 minutes kept Kansas within two possessions of the Mountaineers. Prior to today’s game, WVU scored each trip into the red zone (15-for-15), but the Jayhawks forced three turnovers in the red zone. On the defensive side, the Jayhawks slowed one of the top offenses in the country with three interceptions in the end zone in the first half. 9/8 West Virginia’s offense at bay for three of four quarters on Saturday afternoon, but 10 points in the final period sealed the 38-22 victory for the Mountaineers inside Milan Puskar Stadium. ![]()
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