Week 0 of the college football season is in the books, and we’ve got plenty to react to. On this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, we break down Kansas’ statement win and UNLV’s nail-biting escape.
Kansas fans couldn’t have asked for much more. Jalon Daniels looked like a veteran leader, going 18 for 20 with three touchdowns and no interceptions. The Jayhawks rolled up nearly 450 yards of balanced offense—270 on the ground and 176 through the air—and their dominance in the trenches slowly crushed Fresno State’s hopes. The renovated Booth Stadium added to the atmosphere, giving Kansas a real home-field edge that hasn’t always been there. While the defense looked strong overall, Fresno’s surprising third-down success over the middle is something Lance Leipold’s staff will need to clean up before Big 12 play. Still, this was the kind of performance that signals Kansas is ready to keep building momentum.
UNLV, on the other hand, has work to do. The Rebels barely survived against Idaho State in a game far closer than the 26.5-point spread suggested. Jai’Den Thomas was the bright spot, ripping off 147 yards and three touchdowns on just 10 carries, while the team rushed for 300 yards total. But the defense surrendered 550 yards, and the two-QB system between Anthony Calandria and Alex Orji left more questions than answers. Penalties and missed opportunities nearly cost them the game outright.
Our verdict: Kansas showed they’re on the rise, while UNLV proved there’s a rebuild ahead. Week 0 gave us plenty to chew on—college football is officially back.
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