Published 1/1/2009
by Bryan Trulen
at Bleacher Report - College Football
Led by quarterback Todd Reesing, the Kansas Jayhawks routed the Minnesota Golden Gophers 42-21.
Reesing was magnificent all day as he completed 27-of-35 passes for 313 yards and 4 touchdowns and at one point completed 14 consecutive passes. The game started out in shootout fashion as Kansas scored on its first offensive play from scrimmage on a long pass from Reesing to Dezmon Briscoe.
The Golden Gophers responded with touchdowns on their ensuing two possessions as they took their only lead of the game 14-7 midway through the first quarter.
During the 2nd quarter Reesing led KU to two more scoring drives that culminated in touchdown passes as the Jayhawks went into halftime leading 28-14. Minnesota's defense really struggled against Reesing as he was accurate and on time with his throws all day.
Reesing was able to get the ball to his top two Targets, Kerry Meier (10 rec 113 Yards TD, TD pass) and Briscoe (14 Rec, 201 Yards, 3 TD) Briscoe set ...
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