Horned Frogs top Jayhawks; Daniels hurt

NO. 17 TEXAS CHRISTIAN 38 NO. 19 KANSAS 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Max Duggan passed for three touchdowns in the second half, including the game-winning 24-yarder to Quintin Johnston with 1:36 left, and No. 17 Texas Christian beat 19th-ranked Kansas 38-31 on Saturday.

The Horned Frogs are out to their best start since 2017 after winning the matchup of surprise unbeatens.

“It was huge to [win] a game like that on the road against a ranked opponent,” said Duggan, who finished 23 of 33 for 308 yards. “We struggled in parts. Getting a win like that builds our confidence.”

Duggan outdueled Kansas backup quarterback Jason Bean in a wild second half. Lawndale High product Jalon Daniels, who led the Jayhawks to five straight wins for their best start since 2009, suffered an injury to his right throwing shoulder late in the first half.

Kansas coach Lance Leipold said he would know more about Daniels’ status after further testing on Monday. The coach didn’t rule out Daniels for the next game.

Bean, who started the first 10 games last season, was 16 of 24 for 262 yards and became the first Kansas quarterback to throw for four touchdowns in a half since Todd Reesing in 2008.

The Jayhawks appeared headed for the go-ahead touchdown in the middle of the second quarter when Daniels fumbled near the goal line.

The Horned Frogs went 99 yards in six plays, with Kendre Miller’s one-yard run making it 10-0.