Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing extends for yardage against Sam Houston State during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

Published on September 20, 2008

Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing looks for a hole before heaving a bomb down field to receiver Dezmon Briscoe for a touchdown against Sam Houston State during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

Published on September 20, 2008

Kansas safety Darrell Stuckey returns an interception during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

Published on September 20, 2008

Kansas linebacker Joe Mortensen hugs defensive tackle Richard Johnson Jr. after Johnson's sac in the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

Published on September 20, 2008

Kansas cornerback Chris Harris extends to bring down Sam Houston State running back James Aston on third down during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

Published on September 20, 2008

Former Kansas basketball player Mario Chalmers greets fans during the KU-Sam Houston State University on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

Published on September 20, 2008

Former Kansas basketball players Darnell Jackson and Mario Chalmers yuk it up during the KU-Sam Houston State University game on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

Published on September 20, 2008

Kansas running back Angus Quigley (22) drags Sam Houston State's Luke McCall, who lost his helmet on the play, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Sam Houston State's Head Coach Todd Whitten reviews his play sheet on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Kansas Justin Thornton comes close to intercepting Sam Houston State on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Kansas' Isiah Barfield brings down Sam Houston State's James Aston by the shoestrings on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Kansas' Todd Reesing throws up his hands after scrambling and throwing a touchdown to Dezmon Briscoe against Sam Houston State University on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Kansas running back Jocques Crawford leaves Sam Houston State cornerback Wonseleh Brewer on the turf during the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

Published on September 20, 2008

Kansas linebacker James Holt snags the leg of Sam Houston State quarterback Rhett Bomar during the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

Published on September 20, 2008

Kansas' Kerry Meier runs for a touchdown after snagging a pass from Todd Reesing in the second quarter against Sam Houston State's Jeff Sparks on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

Published on September 20, 2008

A sea of Kansas fans wave the wheat after the Jayhawks first touchdown against Sam Houston State University on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

Published on September 20, 2008

Field umpire Hugh Douglas goes down with Kansas receiver Dezmon Briscoe and Sam Houston State cornerback Stanley Garrett on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

Published on September 20, 2008

Kansas receiver Kerry Meier is taken down after a reception by Sam Houston State defenders Luke McCall (42) and Derrick Raymer (39) during the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

Published on September 20, 2008

Kansas Head Coach Mark Mangino chats with Sam Houston State University staff as he walks off the field after the Jayhawks beat SHSU, 38-14, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

Published on September 20, 2008

Kansas defensive end Jake Laptad sacks Sam Houston State quarterback Rhett Bomar for a loss on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Kansas' Angus Quigley drags Sam Houston State's Luke McCall on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

Published on September 20, 2008

Joshua Pate, a 6th grader from Colony, Kan., roots the Jayhawks on in the second half after playing drums in his school marching band's halftime performance on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

Published on September 20, 2008

The Kansas defense stops Sam Houston State's Catron Houston on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Kansas' Kerry Meier (10) holds as Jacob Branstetter (14) hits a field goal against Sam Houston State University on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

Published on September 20, 2008

Kansas' Todd Reesing scrambles for yards against Sam Houston State University on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

Published on September 20, 2008

Kansas fans look for wristbands from the Jayhawks as they leave the field following their 38-14 win over Sam Houston State.

Published on September 20, 2008

Kansas receiver Raimond Pendleton dives between Sam Houston State defenders Derrick Raymer (39) and Jeff Sparks after a reception in the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

Published on September 20, 2008

Kansas safety Justin Thornton shoves Sam Houston State receiver Chris Lucas out of bounds during the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

Published on September 20, 2008

Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo.Mario Chalmers, right, jokes with his teammates as they watch a highlight video presented after the first quarter of the home football game against Sam Houston State Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field. The team was honored before the crowd for their 2008 national championship win.

Published on September 21, 2008