Game blog: KU football vs. TCU

3rd & 7 37yd

Playing its first home game in four weeks the Kansas football team (2-5 overall, 0-4 Big 12) will try to nab its first conference victory of the season, and first since November of 2016, when TCU (3-4, 1-3) visits David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

by Benton Smith 10/27/2018 6:39:40 PM

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Video board intros, which really mean nothing, announce KU's starting QB as Peyton Bender. #kufball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 6:40:56 PM
Keep in mind these same intros listed Kerr Johnson as a starter and he's out. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 6:41:43 PM
I feel something today. KU plays this game close.

by DMeredith28 10/27/2018 6:56:41 PM

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Football being played here shortly #kufball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:03:30 PM
TCU wins coin toss and defers.
KU will receive to open the game. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:04:32 PM
Peyton Bender is KU's starting QB. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:06:14 PM
Pooka Williams 13-yard run opens this one. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:06:47 PM
Pooka Williams 8-yard catch on 2nd play from scrimmage. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:07:27 PM
KU looked to take a deep shot to Sims on 3rd play. TCU flagged for P.I. Free 15 yards and KU is at TCU's 39. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:08:37 PM
Khalil Herbert stopped in the backfield for loss of 2 on 1st down. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:09:18 PM
Bender to Robinson for 5 yards on 2nd down.
3rd and 7: Bender to Robinson for a 1st down. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:10:21 PM
Feed Pooka!

by DMeredith28 10/27/2018 7:11:25 PM

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With a fresh set of downs, KU calls a timeout. #KUFball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:11:31 PM
Out of the timeout: Herbert carry for 3 yards.
On 2nd & 7: Dom Williams run for 5 yards.
3rd & 2 at 20: Pooka shifts for 3 yards and a 1st. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:15:26 PM
In the red zone...
1st down: Herbert 6-yard run.
2nd & 4: Bender to Jeremiah Booker for 11 yards. Down at the 1.
#KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:16:47 PM
No need to use 3 different RB's on opening drive.

by DMeredith28 10/27/2018 7:16:52 PM

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1st & G at 1: Khalil Herbert 1-yard TD.
A scoring drive to open the game for #KUfball vs TCU.
Jayhawks 7, Frogs 0.
9:24 1Q.

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:17:41 PM
This has been a #KUfball scoring drive thread.
Brought to you by [insert your company's name here].

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:18:40 PM
Let's see what the KU defense has. Player have to be thrilled to take the field with a 7-0 lead. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:21:06 PM
No Mike Lee in the starting lineup.
Hasan Defense and Jeremiah McCullough at S. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:22:14 PM
Mike Lee is in uniform on the sideline, helmet in hand. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:23:30 PM
Nice opening drive... couple of 3rd down conversions.

by DMeredith28 10/27/2018 7:29:04 PM

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Collins took a tough hit on a scramble and run.
Flag thrown for targeting on Joe Dineen. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:29:21 PM
Review determines there is no foul for targeting on Joe Dineen. #kufball
TCU has 1st and G at 5.

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:31:09 PM
4th & G at the 1, TCU goes for it.
Wildcat snap to Olonilua.
Stuffed by JJ Holmes. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:33:59 PM
KU opens conservative on its own 1 with a short gain by Herbert. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:36:55 PM
Goal line stand! I knew I felt something today.

by DMeredith28 10/27/2018 7:38:23 PM

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2nd & 8: Pooka short gain.
3rd & 8: Herbert run negated by holding penalty on Malik Clark. Half the distance to G.
3rd & 9 from the 2: Herbert run for 8 yards.
KU punts. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:39:38 PM
KU enters 2Q up 7-0 on TCU.
#KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:41:07 PM
Former KU TE and Steelers TE & T Larry Brown having his name added to KU's Ring of Honor. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:42:55 PM
Bender went 4 for 4 for 32 yards in the 1Q. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:45:50 PM
Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?

by Ryan Shelton 10/27/2018 7:47:41 PM

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TV shot of mostly empty stadium. How man in attendance?

by Mike Miller 10/27/2018 7:47:41 PM

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On 3rd & 8 at KU 14, Collins able to get rid of pass under pressure. But McCullough stops the play with an open-field tackle.
TCU settles for FG.
KU 7, TCU 3.
12:49 2Q

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:48:26 PM
The FS1 announcers just quoted Beaty saying empty Memorial Stadium is an advantage because it shocks other teams. S… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

by Scott_Stanford via twitter retweeted by BentonASmith 10/27/2018 7:52:24 PM
3 and out for KU offense.
Kyle Thompson punt bounces for nearly 70 yards, but KU flagged for illegal touching.
TCU drive will start on its own 26. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 10/27/2018 7:57:35 PM
Wait, let me check the calendar. OK, not April 1st. Beaty wasn't kidding. The coach officially has run out of reasons to encourage fans not to watch his team play. #KUfball

by Tom Keegan via twitter 10/27/2018 8:00:09 PM

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