Photo Gallery: KU shuts out Middle Tennessee

By Henry Greenstein Oct 3, 2026

Kansas defensive end Dakyus Brinkley (9) and defensive tackle Blake Herold celebrate a stop during the Jayhawks' game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall looks for an open receiver during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas running back Dylan Edwards looks for a gap in the line during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas defensive end Leroy Harris III pressures Middle Tennessee’s Roman Gagliano during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas running back Dylan Edwards (1) and offensive lineman DeAndre Harper celebrate in the endzone during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas running back Dylan Edwards breaks free for a touchdown during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall passes after scrambling from the Middle Tennessee defense during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas receiver Nahzae Cox reaches out for a pass during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas defensive end Dakyus Brinkley (9) and defensive tackle Blake Herold celebrate a stop during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall (left) hands off to running back Dylan Edwards during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

The Kansas offense waits for play to resume during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas defensive end Dakyus Brinkley (9) and linebacker Trey Lathan bring down a Middle Tennessee ball carrier during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas running back Dylan Edwards stiff-arms Middle Tennessee’s Bryce Williams during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas receiver Nahzae Cox looks to break a tackle during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas cornerback Jalen Todd lines up against Middle Tennessee’s AJ Jones during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas tight end Leyton Cure runs onto the field prior to the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas receiver Donald Collier celebrates a big run during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas redshirt sophomore Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman muscles his way to a touchdown during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas redshirt-sophomore Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman storms downfield for a touchdown during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas quarterback Chase Jenkins charges downfield during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas linebacker Jibreel Al-Amin hits Middle Tennessee’s Roman Gagliano as he throws during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas quarterback Chase Jenkins (10) high fives redshirt-sophomore Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman in the end zone during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas quarterback Chase Jenkins (10) celebrates a touchdown during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas quarterback Chase Jenkins looks to score during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas running back Jalen Dupree (4) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman DeAndre Harper during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas running back Jalen Dupree crosses the goal line during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas running back Jalen Dupree looks for a gap during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas head coach Lance Leipold looks to the video board during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas quarterback Chase Jenkins takes over the offense during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas running back Jalen Dupree makes Middle Tennessee’s Bryce Williams miss during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas defensive end Leroy Harris Jr. points downfield after forcing a fumble during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas receiver Nahzae Cox (0) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Calvin Clements during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas receiver Nahzae Cox brings in a pass for a touchdown during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas receiver Cam Pickett looks to split defenders during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas defensive end David Santiago leaps to tackle Middle Tennessee’s Ziyon Butler during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas defensive end Dak Brinkley attempts to get his hand on a pass during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas punter Matt Gill works through his kicking motion during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas defensive end Leroy Harris III brings down Middle Tennessee’s Terrence Brown Jr. during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas receiver Nahzae Cox attempts to bring in a pass during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall finds space during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas safety Taylor Davis celebrates a tackle during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas running back Dylan Edwards crosses into the end zone for a touchdown during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas running back Dylan Edwards looks to cut upfield during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas defensive end David Santiago pressures Middle Tennessee’s Roman Gagliano during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas defensive end David Santiago brings down Middle Tennessee’s Antonio Martin during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall throws a pass during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas receiver Cam Pickett watches in a pass during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall scrambles out of the pocket during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas receiver Keaton Kubecka charges downfield after a catch during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas kicker Martin Connington looks to the uprights during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall looks to evade a tackle during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall powers downfield during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall loads to throw during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas running back Dylan Edwards finds space during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas linebacker Bam Crouch celebrates a defensive stop during the Jayhawks’ game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Kansas defensive end Leroy Harris III makes a tackle on Middle Tennessee’s Cam’ron Lacy during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Quick recap: Edwards scores 3 touchdowns as KU dominates Middle Tennessee, 55-0

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Written By Henry Greenstein

Henry is the sports editor at the Lawrence Journal-World and KUsports.com, and serves as the KU beat writer while managing day-to-day sports coverage. He previously worked as a sports reporter at The Bakersfield Californian and is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis (B.A., Linguistics) and Arizona State University (M.A., Sports Journalism). Though a native of Los Angeles, he has frequently been told he does not give off "California vibes," whatever that means.