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Kansas at Utah

Oct 10 · 9:15 p.m. CT · ESPN

Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT

The lineKeep options open.

01 / The plan

What matters Saturday

  1. 01

    Backfield workload

    Follow the actual rotation

  2. 02

    Early downs

    Leave more than one option

  3. 03

    Backfield coverage

    Follow the back into space

02 / Desk read

The read

Find a useful gain before the defense knows the next call. On the other side, account for the back when he leaves the backfield.

Backfield workload

In the field

AP Top 25 · Week 6

Unranked

4 of 12 opponents ranked.

Upcoming3

  1. 8vs BYUNov 21
  2. 12at UtahOct 10
  3. 18at Oklahoma StateNov 28

Played · AP at kickoff1

  1. 23vs MissouriLoss: 21–38Sep 11

Upcoming opponents use this AP poll. Played opponents use their AP rank at kickoff. Poll published Oct 4. Checked Oct 7. Results checked Oct 7.

Postseason

Rankings start Nov 3

2-2

Playoff raceUnranked in the AP poll, two losses. In the picture. The committee's first rankings come out Tue, Nov 3.

Four more wins to reach six, with eight games left.

This week

Updated Oct 7

The useful test at Utah is whether the backfield can keep the offense on schedule while the defense handles a runner who can also catch. Protect possessions and make the trip a sustained effort.

  1. 01

    Cummings-Coleman’s move adds another backfield optionOpens in a new tab

    The defensive back scored on the ground against Middle Tennessee. His future role still depends on ball security and learning the offense; watch the actual rotation.

    KU Sports · Oct 6

  2. 02

    Kansas heads west after holding Middle Tennessee to 138 total yardsOpens in a new tab

    That completed-game result sets up a tougher test. Watch the defense finish tackles and avoid giving away a long gain after initial contact.

    Kansas Athletics · Oct 5

  3. 03

    Utah’s Parker has scored as both runner and receiverOpens in a new tab

    Utah’s preview lists touchdowns in both roles. Account for him after the snap, especially when a short throw can replace a running play.

    Utah Athletics · Oct 5

  4. 04

    Kansas–Kansas State is set for 11 a.m. CT on October 17Opens in a new tab

    FS1 will carry the game in Manhattan. First comes the late trip to Utah; plan for the quick change in viewing time the following week.

    Kansas Athletics · Oct 5

  5. 05

    Edwards delivered 137 rushing yards and three touchdownsOpens in a new tab

    The Middle Tennessee game showed he could carry a larger workload. Watch whether the blocking gives him a useful first cut against Utah.

    KU Sports · Oct 3

03 / Road ahead

Next three

  1. at Utah · Next

    9:15 p.m. CTESPN

  2. at Kansas State

    11:00 a.m. CTFS1

  3. vs Baylor

    TBDTV TBD