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Darryn Peterson Out: Which Kansas Player Steps up in Players Era Festival?

Darryn Peterson is out for the fourth consecutive game in today's matchup against Notre Dame, and he'll eventually miss two more in the next two days. His absence could extend beyond that into next month, but the focus right now is Kansas' three games in the Players Era Festival.

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Former Kansas Basketball Players Having Early Success at Their New Schools

Teams change drastically from year to year in this day and age of college basketball. Thanks to lax transfer rules and Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities, players are no longer hesitant to find a new home if they wish.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 23

What Lance Leipold Said After Kansas' Embarrassing Road Loss to Iowa State

The Kansas football team did not play an encouraging game following the bye week when it traveled to Ames to take on Iowa State. The Jayhawks were dominated in time of possession and failed to score in the first half en route to an ugly 38-14 loss.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 22

Darryn Peterson to Miss at Least Three More Games for Kansas

While there was hope that Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson would return after his three-game absence that extended into the Champions Classic, that will not be the case.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 21

Kansas Soccer Earns Trip to Sweet 16 After Win vs Louisville

The Kansas Jayhawks are headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019 following a 3-1 victory over No. 20 ranked Louisville in the second round of this year’s NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball News / ESPN / November 21

Kansas star Peterson to miss 3 games in Vegas

Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson will miss the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas next week due to his hamstring strain, coach Bill Self told reporters.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 21

Jayhawks Offer Offensive Lineman Corey Laga: How Would He Fit With the Jayhawks?

It's been a rough stretch for Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks football program. KU has lost three of its last four games and could miss out on a bowl game for a second straight season, despite all the excitement and talent coming into 2025.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 20

The Disastrous Consequences of Kansas Football Missing a Bowl Game This Year

With just two games remaining in the 2025 season, the Kansas Jayhawks find themselves in danger of missing postseason play for the second year in a row.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 20

Analyst Warns Kansas of Troubling Stretch if Darryn Peterson Remains Out

For the third season in a row, the Kansas basketball team could be in for a double-digit loss season. Bill Self's Jayhawks fell to North Carolina in the second game of the season on the road and were then defeated by Duke in the Champions Classic.

NFL News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 19

Iowa State's Matt Campbell Praises Kansas Football DC D.K. McDonald

Kansas football is still searching to unlock bowl eligibility for the third time in four years, but it only has two more chances to do so this season. Next up on the schedule is Iowa State, a school that defensive coordinator D.K.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 19

Kansas on the Brink of Being Unranked After Duke Loss: Is This the New Norm?

In this week's edition of the AP Top 25, the Kansas Jayhawks jumped up one spot to No. 24 following a week in which they went 2-0. KU opened the preseason at No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 19

Foul Trouble Becoming an Issue for Kansas Basketball Big Men

There were a lot of what-ifs during last night's loss to Duke in the Champions Classic. The Jayhawks had multiple opportunities to get back into the game, but they just could not seem to get over the hump, even going four and a half minutes without scoring during a crucial stretch toward the end of the game.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / November 19

Were You Impressed by Kansas Without Darryn Peterson?

Kansas lost to Duke 78-66, but if you tuned in looking for a meltdown without Darryn Peterson, you didn’t get one. The Jayhawks weren’t perfect, but they looked like a team that knows who they are, even without their best player on the floor.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 19

What Kansas HC Bill Self Said About Darryn Peterson After Loss to Duke

Kansas had multiple opportunities to mount a comeback against Duke in the Champions Classic, but it ultimately fell short 78-66. After failing to score a point for over four straight minutes in crunch time, the Jayhawks couldn't quite close the gap.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 18

Three Bright Spots for Darryn Peterson-less Kansas Jayhawks in Loss to Duke

Tuesday night's outcome of the Champions Classic between Kansas and Duke is about what Jayhawk fans expected. Despite multiple opportunities to cut the deficit and even tie up the game in the second half, the Jayhawks squandered chance after chance to give the Blue Devils a real scare.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / November 18