Kansas routs Central Michigan, snaps 46-game road skid
Pooka Williams rushed for 125 yards and two TDs, and Kansas took advantage of four CMU interceptions to win a road game for the first time since Sept. 12, 2009.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Kansas Jayhawks
31
Central Michigan Chippewas
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KU | 0 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 31 |
| CMU | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Kelly/Shorts Stadium · 18,127 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs UCF Knights | L 32-33 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ TCU Horned Frogs | L 16-22 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Baylor Bears | W 25-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Kansas State Wildcats | L 24-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Utah Utes | L 24-41 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 4:28 31-7
Gabriel Rui 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:44 28-7
Shakial Taylor 55 Yd Interception Return (Gabriel Rui Kick)
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Touchdown 6:09 21-7
Jamil Sabbagh 31 Yd pass from Tony Poljan (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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Touchdown 8:58 21-0
Pooka Williams Jr. 41 Yd Run (Gabriel Rui Kick)
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Touchdown 10:13 14-0
Pooka Williams Jr. 20 Yd Run (Gabriel Rui Kick)
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Touchdown 5:11 7-0
Kerr Johnson Jr. 31 Yd pass from Peyton Bender (Gabriel Rui Kick)
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KU
6 plays, 26 yards, 2:49 · End of Game
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CMU 2:49
6 plays, 48 yards, 1:39 · Interception
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KU 4:28
4 plays, -12 yards, 2:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:28 31-7
Gabriel Rui 36 Yd Field Goal
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KU 6:42
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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CMU 9:16
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:12 · Interception
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KU 9:28
4 plays, 28 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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CMU 12:23
10 plays, 34 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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CMU 14:44
7 plays, 30 yards, 2:32 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:44 28-7
Shakial Taylor 55 Yd Interception Return (Gabriel Rui Kick)
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KU 2:16
8 plays, 30 yards, 3:53 · Punt
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CMU 6:09
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:09 21-7
Jamil Sabbagh 31 Yd pass from Tony Poljan (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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KU 8:58
2 plays, 52 yards, 0:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:58 21-0
Pooka Williams Jr. 41 Yd Run (Gabriel Rui Kick)
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CMU 9:30
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:43 · Interception
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KU 10:13
7 plays, 65 yards, 2:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:13 14-0
Pooka Williams Jr. 20 Yd Run (Gabriel Rui Kick)
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CMU 13:04
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:01 · Punt
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KU 14:05
4 plays, 3 yards, 0:42 · Missed FG
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CMU 14:47
1 play, 16 yards, 0:13 · Fumble
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KU
6 plays, 33 yards, 2:52 · Punt
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CMU 2:52
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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KU 5:11
3 plays, 51 yards, 1:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:11 7-0
Kerr Johnson Jr. 31 Yd pass from Peyton Bender (Gabriel Rui Kick)
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CMU 6:30
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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KU 8:31
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:01 · Punt
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CMU 11:32
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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KU 13:00
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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CMU
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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KU 1:38
6 plays, 0 yards, 3:59 · Punt
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CMU 5:37
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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KU 7:35
5 plays, 9 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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CMU 10:13
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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KU 13:03
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:57 · Punt
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
KU
CMU
20
1st Downs
12
5-16
3rd down efficiency
2-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
361
Total Yards
280
145
Passing
177
18/27
Comp/Att
18/32
5.4
Yards per pass
5.5
216
Rushing
103
45
Rushing Attempts
28
4.8
Yards per rush
3.7
7-55
Penalties
6-52
0
Turnovers
6
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
4
36:16
Possession
23:44
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