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Late Plays Define Big 12 Weekend as Kansas Rallies Past UCF and Baylor Nips Kansas State

UCF's quarterback status is uncertain following Tayven Jackson's late left arm injury reported with negative X-rays.

Oct. 4, 2025; Orlando, Florida; Kansas football quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) is tackled by UCF linebacker Lewis Carter (20) and defensive end Isaiah Nixon (6) during the first quarter.
Jalon Daniels #6 of the Kansas Jayhawks runs the ball during the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Lawrence, Kansas
Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman meets with UCF coach Scott Frost after a game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Sept. 27, 2025.
Oct 4, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears defensive lineman Cooper Lanz (9) blocks a field goal attempt by Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Blake Barnett (13) at the end of the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kansas erased a 14-0 deficit to win 27-20 at UCF, with Leshon Williams rushing for three touchdowns.
  • Jalen Dye’s strip sack set up Trey Lathan’s fumble recovery at the 2, and Lathan later stuffed a fourth-and-goal sneak to preserve Kansas’ lead.
  • UCF starter Tayven Jackson exited with his left arm in a sling; coach Scott Frost said X-rays were negative, leaving his availability in question.
  • Baylor beat Kansas State 35-34 after Jacob Redding’s 66-yard pick-six flipped the lead and Connor Hawkins hit a 53-yard field goal with 31 seconds left.
  • Kansas moved to 4-2 (2-1 Big 12), UCF fell to 3-2 (0-2), Baylor improved to 4-2 (2-1), and Kansas State dropped to 2-4 (1-2) after a last-second 56-yard attempt was blocked by Cooper Lanz.