How social media reacted to No. 13 Utah beating mistake-prone Kansas

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How social media reacted to No. 13 Utah beating mistake-prone Kansas
Utah tight end JJ Buchanan (81) gets past Kansas safety Lyrik Rawls (2) to run for a touchdown during game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
Utah tight end JJ Buchanan (81) gets past Kansas safety Lyrik Rawls (2) to run for a touchdown during game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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It was the kind of game that left as much frustration as elation.

The key, though, was that No. 13 Utah beat Kansas on Black Friday, 31-21.

The Utes took advantage of the Jayhawks’ red-zone issues — which included three interceptions, one for a pick-six — to win their 10th game of the season.

It was an effort that led fans to understandably be both happy for a win, while exasperated with the overall performance.

Here’s a sampling of how people reacted on social media platform X to the tighter-than-expected win.

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Utah wide receiver Larry Simmons (12) catches a pass under pressure from Kansas defensive back Syeed Gibbs (22) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah cornerback Elijah Davis celebrates after intercepting a pass and running for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah wide receiver Nate Johnson (3) is chased by Kansas safety Taylor Davis (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah running back Wayshawn Parker (1) is tackled by Kansas safety Lyrik Rawls (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah wide receiver Larry Simmons (12) celebrates with Utah offensive lineman Caleb Lomu (71) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah running back Wayshawn Parker (1) is chased by Kansas safety Taylor Davis (27) as he runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah wide receiver Creed Whittemore (80) is tackled by Kansas defensive back Syeed Gibbs (22) during game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah tight end Dallen Bentley, center, is tackled by Kansas linebacker Bangally Kamara (1), safety Lyrik Rawls, center back, and linebacker Trey Lathan, right, during game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah tight ends JJ Buchanan (81) celebrates with tight end Dallen Bentley (88) after Buchanan scored a touchdown during the first half of a game against Kansas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Kansas running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. celebrates after scoring a touchdown during game against Kansas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah tight end JJ Buchanan (81) gets past Kansas safety Lyrik Rawls (2) to run for a touchdown during game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah quarterback Devon Dampier runs the ball during game against Kansas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) throws during game against Kansas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Kansas head coach Lance Leipold watches during game against Utah, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah tight end Dallen Bentley (88) gets past Kansas defensive back Syeed Gibbs (22) during game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Kansas running back Leshon Williams runs the ball during game against Utah, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham watches during game against Kansas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah running back Wayshawn Parker, center, is tackled by Kansas safety Lyrik Rawls, left, and defensive back Austin Alexander, right, during game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah running back Wayshawn Parker (1) is chased by Kansas safety Lyrik Rawls (2) as he runs the ball during game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah cornerback Smith Snowden, right, celebrates with teammates after getting an interception during game against Kansas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels passes the ball during game against Utah, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Kansas tight end Leyton Cure (87) catches a pass before running into the end zone to score a touchdown during game against Utah, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano (55) and Utah wide receiver Larry Simmons celebrate after Simmons scored a touchdown during game against Kansas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Utah wide receiver Larry Simmons (12) and tight end JJ Buchanan (81) celebrate after Simmons scored a touchdown during game against Kansas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Kansas linebacker Bangally Kamara is helped off the field after an injury during game against Utah, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Kansas defensive end Leroy Harris III (33) tackles Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) during game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
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Kansas running back Johnny Thompson Jr. (1) runs the ball under pressure from Utah cornerback Blake Cotton (16) during game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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