Jaynes' most memorable game was in 1973 against SEC power Tennessee, when he completed 35 of 58 attempted passes for 394 yards in the 28-27 loss.

He also finished ahead of future two-time Heisman winner Archie Griffin.

Jaynes is, to date, the only Heisman Trophy finalist in Kansas football history.

[2] He's one of 3 players to receive votes, along with John Hadl and Bobby Douglass Jaynes was drafted in the third round (66th overall) of the 1974 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs with whom he played two games that season, failing to complete either of his only two passing attempts, one of which was intercepted.

[3] He was also the first overall player selected in the World Football League during the inaugural 1974 WFL Draft by the Houston Texans, but never signed with them.