The Kansas Jayhawks have a lot to be proud of.
After demolishing No. 18 Oklahoma State 37-16, the Jayhawks gained bowl eligibility for the first time since 2008.
It’s been a rollercoaster season for the Jayhawks, with a 5-0 start and AP ranking hampered in part by an injury to red-hot QB Jalon Daniels. Jason Bean has admirably filled in for Daniels, helping Kansas continue their outstanding season after several years of struggle.
While Jayhawks running back Devin Neal’s 224 rushing yards set the tone for the offense on the day, Bean was stellar behind center, passing for 203 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for 93 yards and a score.
After the win, Bean became emotional while celebrating a special day for the Kansas football program.
Wow. Kansas Quarterback Jason Bean overcome with emotion after he leads the Jayhawks to a victory over Oklahoma State, clinching KU's first bowl berth since 2008. #KUfball @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/pp1blX49xI
— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) November 5, 2022
It’s a powerful reminder of how 2022 will always be a special season for Kansas fans, and Bean in particular. He wasn’t supposed to start this season, but he’s filled in with just enough success to get the Jayhawks across the bowl game threshold.
Bean’s 72-yard touchdown run alone should make him feel proud for how much he helped the team during Daniels’ absence.
Jason Bean with a loooooong touchdown run to restore #KUfball's two-score lead.pic.twitter.com/z0zm6MIpbH
— Kansas Jayhawks on 247Sports (@Kansas247) November 5, 2022
Kansas fans were clearly excited about the school’s big win as they rushed the field, brought down the goalpost and threw it in a lake.
Kansas had 45 consecutive losses to AP ranked opponents until upsetting No. 18 Oklahoma State on Saturday.
That calls for a goalpost takedown in Lawrence.
🎥 @CFBONFOX | @KU_Football pic.twitter.com/x3Xp3peGrE
— The Athletic CFB (@TheAthleticCFB) November 5, 2022
