Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall produced a highlight that raced across social media on Friday night, even as No. 23 Missouri defeated the Jayhawks, 38-21, in the Border War at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Midway through the third quarter, Kansas trailed by two scores. On second-and-8 from their own 18-yard line, Marshall was flushed left out of the pocket and met a Missouri defender near the sideline. He completed a full 360-degree spin as he fell toward the boundary and released a high, off-balance pass.
Tight end Carson Bruhn caught the ball for a 16-yard gain and a first down.
Officials first ruled Marshall out of bounds. Replay review reversed the call after confirming the ball left his hand in time.
The improvisation drew immediate attention. Marshall was far less impressed.
“I’m gonna be honest, it was a bad play by me,” Marshall told reporters after the game. “You know, it was great that he caught it and great that we got the first down, but that’s something I can’t do no more.”
The circus throw could not offset a difficult night. Marshall finished 13-of-30 for 168 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He lost a fumble and rushed 20 times for 23 yards. Kansas was outgained 463-255.
Missouri linebacker Robert Woodyard Jr. forced a fumble and intercepted Marshall on consecutive possessions early in the second half, turning both into touchdowns that broke a 14-14 tie.
The Tigers have won five straight meetings. Kansas last beat Missouri in 2008.
