Bean throws for 6 TDs, Kansas overcomes flags to beat UNLV 49-36 in Guaranteed Rate Bowl
— Kansas was one of Power Five football's worst teams not that long ago, going through two full seasons with one combined win.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Kansas Jayhawks
49
UNLV Rebels
36
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KU | 7 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 49 |
| UNLV | 7 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 36 |
Chase Field · 26,478 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/3/26 | vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | W 55-0 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:27 49-36
Senika McKie 50 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 8:16 49-30
Luke Grimm 43 Yd pass from Jason Bean (Seth Keller Kick)
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Touchdown 11:10 42-30
Lawrence Arnold 56 Yd pass from Jason Bean (Seth Keller Kick)
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Touchdown 12:06 35-30
Jacob De Jesus 11 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 14:52 35-24
Lawrence Arnold 40 Yd pass from Jason Bean (Seth Keller Kick)
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Touchdown 10:30 28-24
Ricky White 37 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Jose Pizano Kick)
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Touchdown 12:15 28-17
Shelton Zeon III 5 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Jose Pizano Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 28-10
Jose Pizano 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:21 28-7
Devin Neal 1 Yd Run (Seth Keller Kick)
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Touchdown 7:57 21-7
Lawrence Arnold 15 Yd pass from Jason Bean (Seth Keller Kick)
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Touchdown 11:37 14-7
Luke Grimm 60 Yd pass from Jason Bean (Seth Keller Kick)
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Touchdown 2:05 7-7
Luke Grimm 6 Yd pass from Jason Bean (Seth Keller Kick)
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Touchdown 11:07 0-7
Vincent Davis Jr. 3 Yd Run (Jose Pizano Kick)
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KU
12 plays, 48 yards, 6:27 · Downs
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UNLV 6:27
5 plays, 80 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:27 49-36
Senika McKie 50 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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KU 8:16
3 plays, 46 yards, 1:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:16 49-30
Luke Grimm 43 Yd pass from Jason Bean (Seth Keller Kick)
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UNLV 9:49
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:21 · Downs
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KU 11:10
2 plays, 61 yards, 0:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:10 42-30
Lawrence Arnold 56 Yd pass from Jason Bean (Seth Keller Kick)
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UNLV 12:06
7 plays, 88 yards, 2:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:06 35-30
Jacob De Jesus 11 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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KU 14:52
10 plays, 99 yards, 6:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:52 35-24
Lawrence Arnold 40 Yd pass from Jason Bean (Seth Keller Kick)
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UNLV 6:45
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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KU 8:43
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:47 · Interception
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UNLV 10:30
1 play, 37 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:30 28-24
Ricky White 37 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Jose Pizano Kick)
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KU 10:37
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:38 · Punt
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UNLV 12:15
5 plays, 42 yards, 1:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:15 28-17
Shelton Zeon III 5 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Jose Pizano Kick)
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KU 13:59
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:01 · Interception
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UNLV
5 plays, 38 yards, 1:21 · End of Half
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KU 1:21
8 plays, 70 yards, 3:42 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 28-10
Jose Pizano 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:21 28-7
Devin Neal 1 Yd Run (Seth Keller Kick)
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UNLV 5:03
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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KU 6:47
2 plays, 14 yards, 0:56 · Interception
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UNLV 7:43
1 play, 0 yards, 0:14 · Interception
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KU 7:57
5 plays, 66 yards, 1:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:57 21-7
Lawrence Arnold 15 Yd pass from Jason Bean (Seth Keller Kick)
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UNLV 9:16
7 plays, 41 yards, 2:21 · Missed FG
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KU 11:37
4 plays, 65 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:37 14-7
Luke Grimm 60 Yd pass from Jason Bean (Seth Keller Kick)
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UNLV 14:15
9 plays, 51 yards, 2:50 · Interception
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KU 2:05
9 plays, 98 yards, 4:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:05 7-7
Luke Grimm 6 Yd pass from Jason Bean (Seth Keller Kick)
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UNLV 6:53
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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KU 9:00
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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UNLV 11:07
8 plays, 65 yards, 3:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:07 0-7
Vincent Davis Jr. 3 Yd Run (Jose Pizano Kick)
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
KU
UNLV
22
1st Downs
22
6-12
3rd down efficiency
3-10
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
591
Total Yards
386
449
Passing
291
19/28
Comp/Att
24/35
16.0
Yards per pass
8.3
142
Rushing
95
39
Rushing Attempts
24
3.6
Yards per rush
4.0
18-216
Penalties
9-99
3
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
2
34:06
Possession
25:54
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