Photo Gallery: Jayhawks drop second game to Rebels with 23-20 loss

By Staff Sep 13, 2024

Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) looks for a facemask call as he is dropped near the line of scrimmage on a run during the third quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) laments an incomplete pass as the Jayhawks are forced to punt during the third quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Several Kansas players surround a fumbled ball late during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. Kansas was unable to secure the fumble and UNLV retained possession.

UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka (3) breaks away from the Kansas defense for a run deep into Jayhawk territory late during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

UNLV running back Jai’Den Thomas (9) is stopped by the Kansas defense on a run deep in Jayhawk territory during the third quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka (3) sneaks the ball down just near the goalie to set up the Rebels’ go-ahead touchdown against Kansas with less than two minutes to play on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

The Jayhawks leave the field following their 23-20 loss to UNLV on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

UNLV offensive lineman Jalen St. John (74) celebrates as a last push by the Rebels is ruled a touchdown against Kansas with less than two minutes to play during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas head coach Lance Leipold watches as the Jayhawks are forced to punt during the third quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

The Kansas cheer squad performs along the sidelines during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) flaps his arms after a touchdown against UNLV during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) dives in to the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter against UNLV on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) looks to escape UNLV linebacker Jackson Woodard (7) on a touchdown run during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas wide receiver Lawrence Arnold (2) stiff arms UNLV linebacker Jackson Woodard (7) after a catch during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas wide receiver Lawrence Arnold (2) breaks away from the UNLV defense on a play during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

The Kansas defense smothers UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka (3) on a play during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas head coach Lance Leipold and the Jayhawks wait to take the field prior to kickoff on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) finds a hole on a run during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka (3) heaves a pass over Kansas defensive end Jereme Robinson (90) during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

The Jayhawks pile up at a field entrance before running out for warmups on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) slaps hands with Kansas wide receiver Keaton Kubecka (3) as the Jayhawks get ready for warmups prior to kickoff against UNLV on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas..