Kansas Jayhawks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 11

Kansas Basketball Lands in Top 10 in Preseason KenPom Rankings

The preseason rankings for the 2026-27 college basketball season are starting to roll out, and the Kansas Jayhawks find themselves in good company in the initial previews.

Kohl Rosario News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 9

Kansas Guard Kohl Rosario Discusses Busy Offseason Ahead of 2026-27 Campaign

Kohl Rosario is the only player from last year's Kansas basketball roster who didn't survey his options in the transfer portal or depart briefly due to eligibility constraints.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 9

Kansas Football Fans Erupt After Jalon Daniels' First NFL Win

Kansas football fans haven’t had a lot to be excited about thus far this season. The Jayhawks have suffered tough losses to rival Missouri and to Arizona State in London and now sit at 2-2 with long odds of reaching a bowl game.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 8

Kansas Basketball: Why Bill Self Finally Has the Roster for a Third National Championship

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has left a legacy in Lawrence and in college basketball that will never be undone. He’s brought the Kansas program multiple Big 12 Conference and Big 12 Tournament championships, two national titles, and memories that will last a lifetime in the minds of KU basketball fans everywhere.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 8

Where Kansas Basketball Finished in ESPN's Preseason Top 25 Rankings for 2026-27

The Kansas Jayhawks have completely revamped their 2026-27 roster in the past few weeks, unexpectedly adding a pair of key starters from last year's team thanks to individual lawsuits against the NCAA.

Kansas Jayhawks News / SwimSwam / October 7

Kansas Jayhawks Open Season With Sweep At Sunflower Showdown

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam October 2, 2026 Topeka, Kan. SCY (25 yards) Results Courtesy: Kansas Athletics TOPEKA, Kan. – The Jayhawks secured a sweep across all 10, participating events, scoring 655 points at the Sunflower Showdown in Topeka.

Leroy Harris News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 6

Kansas Football DE Leroy Harris III Emerging as College Football Star

The Kansas football defense is off to a strong start to the 2026 season. The Jayhawks’ defense currently ranks No. 1 in the Big 12 and No. 8 in the country in total defense with an average of 244.8 yards allowed per game.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 6

Kansas Freshman Luke Barnett Continues to Garner Praise From Jayhawks

The Kansas basketball program's freshman class is headlined by top-ranked recruit Tyran Stokes, but other first-year players are expected to make an impact as well.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 6

Kansas Football Depth Chart: Jayhawks Switch Up Offensive Line Starters

This week's Kansas football depth chart didn't bring forth many surprises, but Lance Leipold did make one notable change to his offensive line rotation.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 5

Kansas Basketball’s Overcrowded Backcourt ‘Problem’ is a Good One to Have

Yesterday, the Kansas basketball program received massive news when Melvin Council Jr. announced his return to the university. The fan-favorite guard was granted a preliminary injunction last week and decided to ride it out with the school he initially thought he had finished his collegiate career with.

Melvin Council News / Hoops Rumors / October 4

Melvin Council Jr. Attempting To Return To Kansas

Guard Melvin Council Jr., who tentatively agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Pelicans in June after he didn’t hear his name called during the draft,

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 3

Postgame Thoughts: Kansas Football’s Defense Is Becoming Its New Identity

The Kansas football team set an impressive program record today, tallying a single-game best 706 yards of total offense to steamroll Middle Tennessee State 55-0.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 3

Kansas Report Card: Grading Jayhawks’ Position Groups From KU’s Blowout Victory vs. MTSU

The Kansas football team looked refreshed in its 55-0 win over Middle Tennessee State today. Lance Leipold's Jayhawks snapped a two-game losing streak en route to a blowout victory in the nonconference finale.

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 2

ESPN Matchup Predictor Analyzes Kansas Football vs. MTSU Showdown

Kansas recently wrapped up its final bye week of the regular season and now has to play nine consecutive games without a break. The Jayhawks are reeling after a 1-2 start, but will get one more tune-up against Conference USA opponent Middle Tennessee State this week.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 1

Kansas HC Bill Self Offers Glowing Praise for Returning Star Tre White

Last week, Kansas forward Tre White was granted a preliminary injunction in an Indiana court along with 96 other plaintiffs. He announced that he'd be returning to the Jayhawks for his final season of eligibility, though that status remains subject to the ongoing legal battle.

Volleyball News / Volleyball On SI / September 28

Kansas Volleyball Breaks Decade-Long Program Record in Win Over Texas Tech

The Kansas Jayhawks refuse to lose. Following a sweep of Texas Tech on Sunday, the No. 19 women’s volleyball team broke the program record for most consecutive set wins at 24.

Bill Self News / Busting Brackets / September 18

Kansas' full schedule is finally here and Bill Self has almost nowhere to hide

Bill Self apparently doesn't believe in easing into a college basketball season. Kansas' complete 2026-27 schedule was finalized Thursday when the Big 12 released the dates for its conference slate.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / September 16

Kansas vs. Arizona State: Prediction, Pick and Preview

Big 12 football is heading across the pond in Week 3 as Kansas and Arizona State meet in London for the inaugural Union Jack Classic at historic Wembley Stadium.

Eli Drinkwitz News / Yardbarker / September 12