Overall Record
4-0
Last Game
vs BYU W 38-27
Conference Record
1-0
Next Game
@Texas
09/30/2023
Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels already has delivered one program-shaking play against Texas. He would love to do it again.
Kansas plays at Nevada on Saturday night. The Jayhawks are 2-0 after victories over Missouri State and Illinois. Nevada is 0-2 after losses to USC and Idaho.
Jalon Daniels threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns in his season debut, Devin Neal ran for 120 yards and a score, and Kansas beat Illinois 34-23 in the first meeting between the Power Five schools since 1968.
Illinois will face Kansas for the first time since 1968 when the Illini visit Memorial Stadium on Friday night.
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The prolific pace of school-switching among college players has helped some NFL prospects have breakout seasons and demonstrate they can adapt to a new system.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalen Wilson had 20 points, Kevin McCullar Jr. added 16 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 8 Kansas avenged a loss to Kansas State just a couple of weeks ago with a 90-78 victory over the seventh-ranked Wildcats on Tuesday night.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has hired Emmett Jones as wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator, the school announced Tuesday.
As college football’s postseason heads toward the debut of an expanded, 12-team playoff in 2024 those involved with bowls anticipate changes.
The Kansas Jayhawks see a bright future thanks to coach Lance Leipold’s quick turnaround.
The Arkansas Razorbacks?
The Arkansas Razorbacks?
Liberty Bowl: Kansas (6-6) vs. Arkansas (6-6), Dec. 28, 5:30 p.m. EST (ESPN)
Series record: Kansas leads 2-0.
Series record: Kansas leads 2-0.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Kevin McCullar Jr. heard the boos and catcalls from the Missouri student section hours before tipoff, when Kansas first emerged from the tunnel for pregame warmups.
Kansas (6-6, Big 12) vs. Arkansas (6-6, Southeastern Conference), Dec. 28, 5:30 p.m. ET
Kansas: RB Devin Neal.
Kansas: RB Devin Neal.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Lance Leipold has signed his lucrative contract extension at Kansas, which includes a massive pay raise for the Jayhawks’ football coach along with his assistants and staff, and could keep him tied to the school through the 2029 season.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State coach Chris Klieman didn’t want to back into the Big 12 title game by having Texas lose to Baylor.
Kansas (6-5, 3-5 Big 12) at No. 15 Kansas State (8-3, 6-2, No. 12 CFP), Saturday, 8 p.m. EST (FOX)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE LINE: Kansas State by 10 1/2
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE LINE: Kansas State by 10 1/2
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State will know before its rivalry game Saturday whether it needs to beat Kansas for a 14th consecutive time to earn a rematch with TCU in the Big 12 championship game.
Things to watch during Week 13 in the Big 12 Conference:
GAME OF THE WEEK
Kansas (6-5, 3-5 Big 12) at No. 15 Kansas State (8-3, 6-2, No. 12 CFP)
GAME OF THE WEEK
Kansas (6-5, 3-5 Big 12) at No. 15 Kansas State (8-3, 6-2, No. 12 CFP)
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas and coach Lance Leipold have agreed to their second contract extension in less than three months, this time adding two years to his deal and keeping him tied to the Jayhawks through the 2029 season, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated Press.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Texas standout Bijan Robinson ran through, over and around Kansas for a career-high 243 yards and four touchdowns on Saturday, helping the Longhorns earn a measure of revenge with a frigid 55-14 victory.
Texas (6-4, 4-3 Big 12) at Kansas (6-4, 3-4), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Tyler Shough threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score and Texas Tech outlasted Kansas 43-28 on Saturday night.
Kansas (6-3, 3-3 Big 12) at Texas Tech (4-5, 2-4), Saturday, 7 p.m. EST (ESPN+)
Series record: Texas Tech leads 21-2.
Series record: Texas Tech leads 21-2.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma receiver Drake Stoops is much more than the son of a Hall of Fame football coach.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Devin Neal ran for 224 yards and a touchdown and had 110 receiving yards, leading Kansas past No. 18 Oklahoma State 37-16 on Saturday.
No. 18 Oklahoma State (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) at Kansas (5-3, 2-3), 3:30 p.m. EDT (FS1)
Line: Oklahoma State by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Line: Oklahoma State by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy watched from the sideline as Spencer Sanders, his star quarterback, was tackled hard enough on his shoulder during a loss to Kansas State to end up in the injury tent.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Freshman Richard Reese ran for 148 yards and three touchdowns, AJ McCarty returned an interception for a score and Baylor beat Texas Tech 45-17 on Saturday night.
WACO, Texas (AP) — True freshman Richard Reese ran for 186 yards and two touchdowns, including a late game-clincher as the Bears held on to beat Kansas 35-23 on Saturday for their first victory in nearly a month.
Kansas (5-2, 2-2 Big 12) at Baylor (3-3, 1-2), Saturday, noon ET (ESPN2)
Series record: Baylor leads 17-4.
Series record: Baylor leads 17-4.
Some things to watch this weekend in the Big 12:
GAME OF THE WEEK
No. 17 Kansas State at No. 8 TCU
After winning three consecutive games against ranked opponents for the first time in school history, two of those in matchups of undefeated teams, the Horned Frogs (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) now play their conference co-leader. Kansas State (5-1, 3-0), coming off its open date after a 10-9 win over Iowa Stat
GAME OF THE WEEK
No. 17 Kansas State at No. 8 TCU
After winning three consecutive games against ranked opponents for the first time in school history, two of those in matchups of undefeated teams, the Horned Frogs (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) now play their conference co-leader. Kansas State (5-1, 3-0), coming off its open date after a 10-9 win over Iowa Stat
The first half of the college football season has been defined by coaching changes, downtrodden programs finding success and several traditional powers with lofty preseason expectations hitting the skids.