{
  "id": 11754331,
  "title": "Rushing attack, strong defense, lead Kansas past Middle Tennessee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/rushing-attack-strong-defense-lead-kansas-past-middle-tennessee",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T19:34:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/03/rushing-attack-strong-defense-lead-kansas-past-middle-tennessee"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dylan Edwards delivered an impressive performance for the Kansas Jayhawks, rushing for 137 yards and scoring three touchdowns as they defeated Middle Tennessee 55-0. This victory ended a two-game losing streak for the Jayhawks. Edwards' first career 100-yard rushing game with the Jayhawks was highlighted by a 12-yard touchdown run in the second half.\n\nOverall, Kansas outgained Middle Tennessee 706-136, with a particularly dominant performance on the ground, totaling 480-55 rushing. Quarterback Isaiah Marshall also contributed significantly, rushing for over 100 yards on 11 carries and contributing 161 passing yards and a touchdown.\n\nKansas' defense was exceptional, allowing Middle Tennessee just seven first downs and 3.2 yards per play. Edwards continued his scoring spree in the second half with a 12-yard touchdown, followed by Marshall's 34-yard touchdown pass to Middle Tennessee transfer Nahzae Cox. After a penalty-stalled drive yielded a field goal, Kansas took a 10-0 lead in the second quarter on an 8-yard touchdown run by Edwards.\n\nThe Jayhawks capitalized on their lead with an impressive 13-play, 75-yard drive, culminating in another touchdown from Edwards that pushed the score to 17-0. At halftime, Edwards had already amassed 89 total yards, including 30 on receptions. With a 20-0 lead into the locker room, Kansas maintained control, outgaining Middle Tennessee 281-50 in the first half.\n\nWhile Kansas recorded six penalties for 50 yards, all in the first half, their offense remained virtually flawless. Middle Tennessee, on the other hand, struggled to produce any significant plays, registering only two drives of more than 15 yards. The Blue Raiders return to Conference USA action with a home game against Delaware on October 13, while Kansas is set to kick off their Big 12 play against No. 13 Utah next Saturday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}