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KU falls on the road to USF

So far, it's been smooth sailing for the KU football team. Tonight, the Jayhawks took their act on the road.

KU vs. South Florida: Postgame

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2008 KU-USF

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KU vs. USF

Reader poll

After KU's 37-34 loss to South Florida, which position are you most worried about?

Offensive Line 33% 813 votes
Defensive Line 32% 779 votes
Secondary 13% 326 votes
Running Backs 19% 462 votes
Other 1% 41 votes

2421 total votes.

Reader poll

Who was KU's first-half MVP against South Florida?

Todd Reesing 61% 26 votes
Jacob Branstetter 2% 1 vote
Johnathan Wilson 33% 14 votes
Darrell Stuckey 0% 0 votes
Other 2% 1 vote

42 total votes.

Reader poll

How many points will South Florida score tonight against KU's defense?

0 0% 0 votes
2-6 5% 3 votes
7-13 39% 23 votes
14-20 46% 27 votes
21-27 5% 3 votes
28-35 0% 0 votes
36 or more 3% 2 votes

58 total votes.

Mr. Reliable

Kansas junior receiver Kerry Meier pulled in a school-record tying 11 receptions Friday in a losing effort. He finished with 11 catches for 120 yards. The most recent player to catch 11 passes was senior Dexton Fields, who did it against Iowa State in 2007.

The game was over when ...

The clock said 0:00. Despite Kansas' second-half struggles Friday, the Jayhawks managed to remain in the game until the final moments.

Kansas overcame a two-touchdown deficit to tie the game late in the fourth quarter before Maikon Bonani's game-winning 43-yard field goal.

The deciding factor

While South Florida quarterback Matt Grothe threw for 338 yards and two touchdowns, his most important stat was this: He didn't throw an interception.

Sometimes turnover-prone, Grothe protected the ball - a large reason why South Florida was able to squeak out a victory.