For the second consecutive year, the Kansas Jayhawks football team achieved an astonishing upset to secure their eligibility for a bowl game, resulting in a jubilant spectacle that culminated with the goalposts taking an impromptu dip in the lake. The scenes in Lawrence on that Saturday afternoon were nothing short of remarkable.

The game, which endured an unexpectedly protracted duration owing to a lengthy lightning delay during the first half, witnessed the undefeated Oklahoma team visiting with the weight of a narrow victory over UCF in their previous outing. Brent Venables’ Sooners appeared to have chinks in their armor, displaying a second week of erratic performance that ultimately led to their inaugural loss of the season.

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In the dying moments of the game, Kansas seized a touchdown, clinching a thrilling 38-33 victory. It was a moment of sheer triumph for the Jayhawks.

Almost a year ago, they had bested the Oklahoma State Cowboys, a win that secured their entry into bowl eligibility for the first time since 2009. The exultant fans had rushed onto the field, dismantled the goalposts, and launched them into Potter Lake, signifying the fervor of their celebration.

The electric atmosphere in the packed Memorial Stadium witnessed an exodus of exuberant fans onto the field as the final seconds of the game ticked away. With a familiar fervor, they zeroed in on the nearest goalpost, replicating the previous year’s spectacle by toppling it to the ground.

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Once the goalposts were dislodged, the exultant fans departed the stadium en masse, beginning their journey to Potter Lake, a mere stone’s throw away from the field. Their brisk arrival at the lake was a testament to their unwavering enthusiasm.

This tradition appears to be solidifying itself as an annual occurrence in Lawrence. Under the stewardship of head coach Lance Leipold, the Jayhawks have continued to secure significant victories when they matter most, especially on their home turf.

This triumph has revitalized a fanbase that had long endured mockery and jest. Now, they are not only relevant but also making history by securing back-to-back bowl game appearances, a feat accomplished only once before in the school’s annals, and that too after a hiatus of 15 years.