Daniels’ perfect pooch was a welcome sight for observers and fans of Kansas football, some of whom had — for weeks — derided the Jayhawks’ play-calling as too conservative or bland. And it was precisely the kind of thing KU needed amid this late-season surge, which comes on the heels of a horrific losing streak.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels' foot -- not feet nor arm -- wound up delivering the key play in the Jayhawks' 17-13 win over previously undefeated BYU on Saturday. Daniels was called on for a pooch punt in the fourth quarter.

The visiting Jayhawks silenced the fans at LaVell Edwards Stadium with a 17-13 win over No. 7 BYU, which was ranked sixth in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.

Jalon Daniels threw for 169 yards, Dylan Neal ran for two touchdowns and Kansas upset No. 7 BYU 17-13 on Saturday night to hand the Cougars their first loss of the season.

More importantly, at 4-6 (3-4 Big 12), Kansas is two wins from bowl eligibility. KU closes out the season vs. No. 18 Colorado at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, followed by the regular-season finale at Baylor in Waco, Texas.

For the second straight week, the Kansas Jayhawks have played a ranked team with their eyes on a Big 12 Championship Game invite and potential chance at the College Football Playoff. It was a similar result as KU upset the No. 6 BYU Cougars 17-13 in Provo late Saturday night.

Devin Neal rushed for two touchdowns and a fluke occurrence on a punt led to the go-ahead score as Kansas notched a 17-13 upset of No. 6 BYU in Big 12 play on a chilly Saturday night in Provo, Utah. Jalon Daniels completed 12 of 19 passes for 169 yards and one interception,

Jalon Daniels threw for 169 yards, Dylan Neal ran for two touchdowns and Kansas upset No. 7 BYU 17-13 on Saturday night to hand the Cougars their first loss of the season. The Jayhawks (4-6, 3-4 Big 12) beat ranked opponents in back-to-back weeks for the first time in school history.