Game time: Sept. 20, 6:00 p.m. EST
Where: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS
TV: FOX Sports 1
VITALS: Kansas is coming off a loss to its Border War rivals, the Missouri Tigers. The Jayhawks started with a dominant first quarter, but failed to maintain their double-digit lead. The rushing attack couldn't get going, forcing quarterback Jalon Daniels' hand in the passing game. Kansas faces a much easier opponent in West Virginia this Saturday, but still need to maintain composure facing a team coming off an overtime thriller over Pitt.
Betting line: Kansas (-13.5)
O/U: 54.5
Money Line: KU -490, WVU +369
KEY KANSAS PLAYERS
QB Jalon Daniels: 679 YDS, 9 TD, 2 INT; 21 RUSH, 90 YDS, 1 TD
RB Daniel Hishaw Jr.: 33 RUSH, 169 YDS, 1 TD
WR Emmanuel Henderson Jr.: 12 REC, 183 YDS, 2 TD
LB Bangally Kamara: 13 TKLS, 1 SACK, 1 PD, 1 FF
KEY KANSAS STATS
SCORING OFFENSE: 36.0 POINTS/GAME (9th in Big 12)
- 248.3 PASSING YARDS/GAME (6th in Big 12)
- 174.3 RUSHING YARDS/GAME (11th in Big 12)
SCORING DEFENSE: 18.7 POINTS/GAME (11th in Big 12)
- 201 PASSING YARDS/GAME (11th in Big 12)
- 117 RUSHING YARDS/GAME (10th in Big 12)
QUOTABLE: “We tried to take some reps off a few guys and try to work getting healthy, but also address the things we need to get better at,” Kansas coach Lance Leipold said. "The pace in which [West Virginia] plays is extremely impressive. Saturday was a big testament to their staff and leadership and their program."
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KANSAS FRESHMAN ALREADY COMPARED TO NBA LEGENDS
Kobe Bryant was regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history during his playing days.
Now, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is one of the best players in the league. In one segment, media personality Bill Simmons lumped both of them with Kansas Jayhawks freshman Darryn Peterson.
Simmons made the claim while speaking on the Zach Lowe podcast recently.
"From all accounts, he's Kobe," Simmons said of Peterson. "Like the Kobe prototype. He does everything, plays both ends."
Bryant won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers during his 20-year career. He is considered the second-best shooting guard in league history behind Michael Jordan. Bryant won his first three titles while playing alongside Shaquille O'Neal but solidified his legacy by winning back-to-back championships as the primary player in 2009 and 2010.