The most talked-about play call of Kansas’ 26-23 loss to Nicholls State came on the third play of overtime.

Let’s set the scene: Tie score, KU has third-and-6 at the Nicholls State 21. KU’s coaches inserted mobile quarterback Miles Kendrick into the game — he had only played one possession in the first half — and Nicholls State called timeout to set up its defense.

After the break, Kendrick came back on the field, and he was tackled for a 3-yard loss on a quarterback draw, forcing a KU field-goal attempt.

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