**1. James Sims:** Had the two longest rushes of the season for KU and both came in the second quarter, the first for 62 yards, the second for a career-long 68-yard gain. He rushed for 211 yards and three touchdowns and averaged 9.6 yards a carry. Any KU football fan has to feel good for the ...

**1. Perry Ellis:** Jabari Parker threatened to take the game and run away with it. But Ellis, nearly as difficult to guard as Parker in a different way, kept answering his big shots with ones of his own. He picked up a loose ball, knocked away from Rodney Hood, and pitched it ahead to Andrew ...

**1. Tony Pierson**: Rushed for 50 yards on a reverse and finished day with 87 yards on six carries, a 14.5 average. After beating former teammate Tyler Patmon near goal line, he couldn’t hold onto a pass that would have set the KU sideline on fire because Patmon talked trash from start to ...

**1. Andrew Wiggins:** Especially since the new rules will prohibit defenders from jumping into the lane at the last instant to take charges, Wiggins needs to look to drive more from the wing because his lightning first step, long strides and long reach make him ideally suited to abuse ...

**1. Jake Love:** In on big plays, he shared the team lead with nine tackles, had a pass break-up and a quarterback hurry. Playing linebacker against a Texas team blessed with terrific running backs and a strong offensive line is no easy challenge and Love stood up to it well. **2. Ben ...

**1. Brandon Bourbon:** Gained 48 yards on seven carries, 22 after taking pitch from Montell Cozart and finding the end zone. Bourbon’s speed makes him well-suited to play with Cozart, who has running ability that makes defense account for him. **2. Rodriguez Coleman:** Got a step on the ...

**1. James Sims:** Even when it was clear the ball was going to him, Sims was able to ram his way to tough gains on his way to first downs. He rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns and had 107 rushing yards in the first half. **2. Josh Ford:** As Denver Broncos D-back Chris Harris ...

**1. JaCorey Shepherd:** Returned his first interception 32 yards for a touchdown and forced a fumble on next possession that gave KU ball in favorable field position. **2. Victor Simmons:** Knows how to use size and speed to his advantage from nickel back spot. Had a fumble recovery, ...