KEY PLAYERS
Kansas: Running back Khalil Herbert had a historic day, rushing 36 times for 294 yards with two touchdowns. It was the third-best KU rushing total all-time and also the best by any FBS back this season.
West Virginia: Quarterback Will Grier picked apart KU’s defense consistently in clutch situations, finishing with 347 yards and two touchdowns. His best play came on third downs, as the Mountaineers were 5 for 7 on first-half conversions while averaging 8.5 yards to go on those attempts.
KEY MOMENT
KU still had a chance in the fourth quarter when it forced a field-goal attempt while trailing 35-27.