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Kansas Football Adds Power Conference Transfer RB

Kansas football just added another piece to its growing transfer haul with the commitment of Syracuse running back Yasin Willis. This one might not have blown up on social media, but in the context of what the Jayhawks are building, it’s a solid pickup that makes a lot of sense.

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What Bill Self Said About Darryn Peterson Before Kansas vs TCU Matchup

The frustration surrounding Darryn Peterson's injury hit a peak on Saturday when the freshman phenom was subbed out for the majority of the second half in a loss to UCF, despite scoring 23 points in the first half in an exceptional performance.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 6

Kansas Football Replenishes Its Depleted LB Corps With Transfer Additions

The Kansas football program lost a number of talented, experienced players to the transfer portal this offseason, but no position group was hit harder than the linebacker room.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 5

Kansas' Troubling Road Woes Could Ruin Its Fate In Big 12 Play

Although Kansas has long been dominant at Allen Fieldhouse, the Jayhawks have struggled mightily in road games in recent years. Saturday's loss to UCF in the Big 12 opener marked KU's 14th conference road loss in its last 20 tries, dating back to the 2023-24 season (6-14).

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 5

Kansas Football Adds Group of Impact Players Through Transfer Portal

The Kansas Jayhawks’ fortunes in the transfer portal have finally begun to turn around. After losing more than 20 players to the transfer portal over the past couple weeks, the Kansas coaching staff was able to secure the commitments of four players this weekend who should be able to make an early impact as part of this roster next season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 4

Kansas Basketball Fans Are Fed Up With Darryn Peterson's Injury Fiasco

The latest development of the Darryn Peterson situation has left Kansas basketball fans with more questions than answers, and the frustration about his injury hit its peak on Saturday during Kansas' loss to UCF.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 3

Kansas Has to Figure Out How to Dominate With Darryn Peterson

Darryn Peterson returned for play today for the first time since December 13 after dealing with cramps and a lingering hamstring injury. In the ugly loss to UCF this afternoon, the star freshman put up 26 points, six rebounds, and two blocks in just 23 minutes of play, but yet again ...

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 3

Kansas' Frustration Mounts After Darryn Peterson Subs Out Late In UCF Loss

For a brief moment, it appeared that Darryn Peterson had returned to full health and that everything was finally trending in the right direction for Kansas.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 3

Kansas vs UCF Availability Report: The Latest on Darryn Peterson

Starting in 2025, the Big 12 mandated that schools release official availability reports leading up to game day to limit uncertainty surrounding injuries.

Lance Leipold News / Heartland College Sports / January 2

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.

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

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.