Kansas defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule pulls down UTEP quarterback Trevor Vittatoe for a sack during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

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Kansas receiver Johnathan Wilson goes up for a catch against UTEP during second the quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. The catch helped set up a touchdown by Jake Sharp.

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Kansas running back Toben Opurum leaves UTEP defensive back Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith in the dust during a second-quarter run Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

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Kansas receiver Dezmon Briscoe turns to the Jayhawks fans after a long reception in the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

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Kansas defenders Jeff Wheeler (84) and Drew Dudley stop UTEP running back Donald Buckram during the second quarter. UTEP rushed for just four yards in a 34-7 loss to the Jayhawks on Saturday in El Paso, Texas.

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Kansas receiver Dezmon Briscoe gets up for a deep pass from receiver Kerry Meier against UTEP during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. The catch set up a field goal by Jacob Branstetter.

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Kansas' Jake Sharp gets under the ball during warmups prior to kickoff against UTEP Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. Right is receiver and kick returner Dezmon Briscoe.

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Kansas receiver Dezmon Briscoe puts a move on UTEP defensive back Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith after a catch during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

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Kansas cornerback Daymond Patterson (15) tips a pass intended for UTEP receiver Jeff Moturi during the second quarter of their game Saturday in El Paso, Texas.

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Kansas cornerback Justin Thornton grabs a pass tipped by Daymond Patterson, intended for UTEP receiver Jeff Moturi, during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. The interception helped set up a field goal by Jacob Branstetter.

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Kansas defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule greets the Jayhawk faithful following KU’s 34-7 victory over UTEP on Saturday in El Paso, Texas. Onyegbule is largely responsible for the defensive line’s increased effectiveness this season.

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Kansas fan Darrell Stuckey senior, father of KU safety Darrell Stuckey, slaps hands with linebacker Steven Johnson (52) and receiver Kerry Meier following the Jayhawks' 34-7 win over UTEP Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

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Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing (5) tosses a pass over UTEP defenders Anthony Morrow (11) and linebacker Justin Hickman to running back Toben Opurum (35) during the first quarter of Saturday’s game in El Paso, Texas. Though the Jayhawks won that game, 34-7, they bemoaned several missed offensive opportunities.

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Kansas head coach Mark Mangino pats offensive lineman Jeremiah Hatch on the helmet during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

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UTEP defensive backs Melvin Stephenson II, left, and Da'Mon Cromrtie-Smith drag down Kansas running back Jake Sharp during the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

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The Kansas offensive line buys quarterback Todd Reesing time against UTEP on Sept. 12 in El Paso, Texas. The offensive line earned praise from coach Mark Mangino this week.

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Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing passes on the run during the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. In back are Kansas offensive lineman Sal Capra and UTEP defensive back Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith.

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Kansas kicker Jacob Branstetter sits alone on the bench during the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. Branstetter hit two of four field goal attempts on the night.

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Kansas fans go wild as the Jayhawks take the field Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

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Kansas defenders Maxwell Onyegbule (90) and defensive end Jeff Wheeler celebrate a sack of UTEP quarterback Trevor Vittatoe. KU had six sacks against the Miners.

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With a backdrop of the Franklin Mountains, Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing (5) drops back to pass against the UTEP defense. Reesing threw for 260 yards in the Jayhawks’ 34-7 victory Saturday in El Paso, Texas.

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Kansas running back Jake Sharp (1) puts the moves on UTEP defensive back Clarence Ward. Sharp rushed for 104 yards Saturday against UTEP in El Paso, Texas.

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