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Rushing attack, strong defense, lead Kansas past Middle Tennessee
Dylan Edwards rushed for 137 yards and three touchdowns as Kansas outgained Middle Tennessee 706-136 and held the Blue Raiders to seven first downs.
On Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, the Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 55-0 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas, led by running back Dylan Edwards and quarterback Isaiah Marshall.
The Jayhawks snapped a two-game losing streak, while the Blue Raiders faced a shutout for the first time since 2020; Kansas outgained Middle Tennessee 706 yards to 136.
Edwards rushed for 137 yards and three touchdowns, while Marshall added 110 rushing yards in less than three quarters of action; the team totaled 480 rushing yards.
Kansas' defense "stifled Middle Tennessee" in the matchup, holding the visitors to seven first downs; backup running back Jalen Dupree scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Middle Tennessee returns to Conference USA action with a home game against Delaware on Oct. 13; Kansas returns to Big 12 play following the nonconference victory.