Sharp Carrys No. 16 Kansas Past Colorado, 30-14

Associated Press LAWRENCE, Kan. -- After deciding that Jake Sharp didn't fit the offense, Kansas fit the offense to him. As a result, the No. 16 Jayhawks may have solved a festering problem in the running game just in time for Big 12 action. Smaller and quicker than Jon Cornish and Brandon McAnderson, the featured runners in 2006 and '07, Sharp scored three touchdowns Saturday in a 30-14 victory over Colorado. The week before, he played a key role in a big comeback victory over Iowa State. "He's a different type of running back than we've had in the last two years here," said coach Mark Mangino. "He doesn't run with the same style as the kids before him who rushed for over 1,000 yards. On a career-high 31 carries, Sharp ran for 118 yards while Todd Reesing threw for 256 yards and another score. Kerry Meier, the backup quarterback who's turned into one of the nation's top receivers, caught nine passes for 94 yards for the Jayhawks (5-1, 2-0 Big 12). Fast Facts • Kansas won its 13th straight game at home and improved to 5-1 on the season. The Jayhawks also improved to 2-0 in the Big 12 for just the third time since the inception of the conference in 1996. • Colorado starting QB Cody Hawkins was just 8 of 22 for 90 yards before being relieved by Matt Ballenger. • Kansas RB Jake Sharpe rushed for a career-high three touchdowns. • Todd Reesing threw for 256 yards; he has topped the 250-yard mark in each game this season. -- ESPN research

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