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A Familiar Face is Heading Back to Kansas Football

Lance Leipold just made likely the biggest staffing shift of his career by reintroducing longtime associate and former Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki as Kansas’ next associate head coach on Friday.

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Andy Kotelnicki Hired By the Kansas Jayhawks

It’s often said you can’t go home again, but don’t tell that to Andy Kotelnicki. After a two-year stint calling plays in Happy Valley, the architect of one of the most explosive eras in Kansas football history is heading back to Lawrence.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 2

Kansas vs UCF Basketball: ESPN’s Computer Model Predicts Winner

Kansas and UCF are set to face off in Orlando this Saturday to open Big 12 play in front of roughly 9,000 Knights fans. It will be the second true road game of the season for KU, just a few weeks after it pulled away with an exhilarating overtime victory over NC State in Raleigh.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 1

CBS Sports Declares New Year’s Resolution for Kansas Basketball

The first two months of the 2025-26 Kansas basketball season have brought plenty of exciting moments, particularly during the Jayhawks' three-game run at the Players Era Festival and solid wins over Missouri and NC State.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 31

Three Things for Kansas Basketball Fans to Watch Heading Into 2026

The year 2025 didn't bring much success for Kansas basketball fans. The Jayhawks were eliminated in the first round of the NCAA Tournament after a rough 2024-25 campaign, and they were even unranked at one point during the current season.

Bill Self News / Heartland College Sports / December 30

Darryn Peterson’s Return Remains Uncertain Based on Bill Self’s Tuesday Night Comments

Things have been a little rocky with the status of star Kansas guard Darryn Peterson lately, and Bill Self’s comments on the Hawk Talk Radio Show did little to ease the tension.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 30

Kansas AD Travis Goff Talks Kansas Football, KU Women’s Sports and More in 2025 Recap

The Kansas Jayhawks saw a lot of success across their various sports teams this year. Both Kansas soccer and Kansas volleyball reached the Sweet 16 in their respective NCAA Tournaments.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 30

Big 12 Gauntlet: Can Kansas Overcome Its Road Struggles From the Past?

It is no secret that Allen Fieldhouse is one of the most iconic venues in all of college sports and gives the Kansas Jayhawks an unparalleled home court advantage.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 30

Kansas HC Bill Self Updates Darryn Peterson Status Before UCF Game

For the past couple of months, Bill Self has walked on eggshells when discussing Darryn Peterson's injury. The star freshman has dealt with lingering quad and hamstring cramps through the first two months of his collegiate career, and those issues have now extended into the conference season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 29

Middle School Phenom? Kansas Reportedly Offers 8th Grader Omar Muhammad

Some student-athletes don't receive their first scholarship offers until their senior year. Others pick them up before they even reach high school. Last week, the Kansas basketball program reportedly extended a scholarship offer to Omar Muhammad, a high-flying phenom currently in the eighth grade.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 29

Three Potential Transfer Portal Running Back Targets for Kansas

After Kansas lost Devin Neal to graduation a year ago, the Jayhawks severely missed his contributions in 2025. KU finished in the bottom half of the Big 12 in rushing yards per game, which was uncharacteristic for a Lance Leipold-coached squad since he arrived in Lawrence five years ago.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 29

What KenPom Metrics Reveal About Kansas Basketball Entering Big 12 Play

The Kansas basketball team has been without its best player, Darryn Peterson, for nine of the Jayhawks' 13 games this season. Even in the contests Peterson appeared in, he was hampered by a lingering cramping injury that has limited the start of his collegiate career.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 29

Realistic Expectations for Kansas Basketball in Big 12 Play

The Big 12 has always been one of, if not the best, basketball conferences in the country, and it might be better than ever this year. The league accounts for two of the nation's top three teams and six programs ranked inside the AP Top 25.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 26

Where Kansas Basketball Seeded in Latest ESPN Bracketology

Last season, Kansas basketball earned a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament from the Selection Sunday committee. It was the lowest seed that a Bill Self-coached Jayhawk team has ever received and marked the first time one of his teams was given anything lower than a No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 26

Kansas' Three Toughest Big 12 Opponents Heading Into Conference Play

As always, the Kansas Jayhawks will undergo a grueling Big 12 schedule once the calendar flips to 2026. The conference is as stacked as it has ever been, as it accounts for two of the nation's top three teams and several other ranked squads.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 25

Evaluating Kansas Basketball’s Performance in Nonconference Play

The Kansas basketball season has been incredibly confusing at times through the first two months of the 2025-26 campaign. While the Jayhawks have clear offensive limitations without freshman star Darryn Peterson and have looked shaky, they still carry a 10-3 record into Big 12 play as the calendar flips to January.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 24

A Family Matter? Bill Self Reveals Darryn Peterson’s Long-Term Health Plan

Kansas basketball has officially wrapped up its nonconference slate, yet freshman guard Darryn Peterson appeared in just four of the Jayhawks' first 13 games.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / December 23

Kansas is Losing a Freshman RB to the Transfer Portal

Kansas is losing redshirt freshman running back Harry Stewart to the transfer portal. Stewart didn’t see a ton of action this year, but when he did get touches, he made them count.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Field Level Media / December 23

Potential No. 1 pick Darryn Peterson won't return until 'close to 100%'

Kansas freshman star Darryn Peterson will not return until he is "as close to 100 percent as possible."

No. 17 Kansas uses depth to cruise to easy win over Davidson

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 23

Three Takeaways From Kansas Basketball’s Blowout Win Over Davidson

Monday night's 90-61 win over Davidson was one of the most impressive victories of the season for Kansas basketball. The Jayhawks limited mistakes on the defensive end, shot 57.8% from the field, and knocked down 11 3-pointers en route to a stress-free win.