The Kansas Jayhawks overcame a slew of penalties to defeat the UNLV Rebels 49-36 in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Saturday. The Jayhawks were led by quarterback Carter Bean, who threw six touchdown passes in the victory.
The Jayhawks were penalized 14 times for a total of 135 yards, including two personal fouls and two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. Despite the penalties, Kansas was able to overcome the adversity and pull out the win.
Bean was the star of the show for the Jayhawks, throwing for a career-high six touchdown passes. He completed 22 of his 33 pass attempts for 298 yards and no interceptions. Bean also ran for a touchdown, giving him seven total touchdowns on the day.
The Jayhawks’ defense also played a key role in the victory, forcing three turnovers and holding UNLV to just 36 points. Kansas also had two sacks and seven tackles for loss.
The win was a big one for Kansas, as it was their first bowl victory since 2008. It was also a great way to end the season for Bean, who had an impressive year for the Jayhawks.
Overall, it was a great day for the Jayhawks, as they overcame a lot of adversity to come away with a big win in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. Bean’s six touchdown passes were the difference-maker, and the defense played well enough to help Kansas secure the victory.
