The Kansas Jayhawks suffered a heartbreaking 32-28 loss to West Virginia on Saturday, blowing an 11-point lead late in the fourth quarter in a game that featured a significant stoppage in play.

With a record of 1-3 overall and 0-1 in Big 12 play, the loss leaves fans frustrated and searching for answers.

Kansas started strong, with running back Devin Neal rushing for 110 yards on 27 carries. He scored an 11-yard touchdown 7:31 into the second quarter to give the Jayhawks a 14-7 lead. Quarterback Jalon Daniels threw for 184 yards on 14 of 23 passes, connecting with Luke Grimm for a touchdown and scoring a run score himself. Grimm also ran a crucial 32-yard touchdown with 5:39 left to extend the lead to 28-17.

However, after a lightning delay that interrupted the flow of the game, the momentum changed. West Virginia caught up late when Garrett Greene threw a touchdown to Rodney Gallagher III with 37 seconds left to make it 32-28, capping a furious comeback after Kansas had lost three points after a late point to make it 28-25.

In a dramatic finale, Daniels threw a 32-yard pass to Lawrence Arnold, but was hit while throwing just eight seconds later, resulting in a fumble that West Virginia recovered and sealed the win.

This epic collapse marks a rough start for Kansas, which prepares to host TCU next week.

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