Sep 3, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jason Bean (17) hands off to running back Velton Gardner (0) against the South Dakota Coyotes during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
It was clear the staple of Kansas football’s offense this year would be the run game. That is until game time arrived, and the run game was nowhere to be found.
The Kansas offense could only muster up 82 yards rushing on 41 attempts against a rather uninspiring South Dakota rush defense. Starting quarterback, Jason Bean had 54 of those yards while starting running back Velton Gardner added 21 yards on 19 attempts.