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Kansas Upsets No.6 BYU 17-13, Back-to-Back Ranked Wins Keep Bowl Hopes Alive

Nov 17, 2024, 06:33 AM

Kansas Jayhawks upset the No.6-ranked Brigham Young University (BYU) Cougars 17-13 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, ending BYU's undefeated season. Kansas capitalized on a critical pooch punt recovery early in the fourth quarter to take the lead. Despite multiple opportunities, BYU failed to score after the opening drive of the second half, including a failed fourth-down conversion with under a minute remaining. The loss marks BYU's lowest point total since a 45-13 home defeat to Iowa State last season, dropping their record to 9-1 overall and 6-1 in Big 12 Conference play. Kansas, led by head coach Lance Leipold, improved to 4-6 overall and 3-4 in the conference, keeping their bowl hopes alive. This victory marks the first time in school history that Kansas has won against ranked opponents in back-to-back weeks and has significant implications for Big 12 tie-breakers. The Jayhawks have shown resilience after enduring a five-game losing streak earlier in the season and now hold a 3-0 all-time record against BYU.