Texas was playing for a spot in the Big 12 championship game, but Kansas also had some motivational factors on its side on Friday.
The Jayhawks were playing their final game for head coach David Beaty, fired earlier in the month but retained to finish the season even after Kansas introduced Les Miles as his successor. Plus, the final game meant bidding farewell to KU’s seniors.
The Jayhawks didn’t have enough. Texas prevailed 24-17 and will meet the winner of Friday night’s Oklahoma at West Virginia contest in the Big 12 championship game next Saturday at Arlington, Tex.