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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 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.

Christian Reeves News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 1

Jayhawks Center Christian Reeves Could Be Ready Before Kansas’ Season Opener

When Kansas recruited big man Christian Reeves out of the transfer portal, Bill Self knew he had battled a shoulder injury the previous season. The senior transfer opted for labrum surgery in May, which clouded his timetable for the regular season.

Isaiah Marshall News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 30

Kansas QB Isaiah Marshall Feels Like Himself Again After Bye: ‘I Have More Confidence'

There's no sugarcoating Isaiah Marshall's troublesome start as Kansas football's starting signal-caller. Since taking over under center as Jalon Daniels' successor, he has led the Jayhawks to a 1-2 record and consecutive losses to Missouri and Arizona State.

Melvin Council News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 30

Kansas’ Projected Starting Lineup if Melvin Council Jr. Returns to Jayhawks

The past week has completely changed Kansas basketball's outlook for the 2026-27 season. In the span of just a week, the Jayhawks could potentially bring back two key players from last year's roster.

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 30

What Kansas Football Can Prove in Its Tune-Up Game Against MTSU Before Big 12 Play

Coming off a much-needed bye week, the banged-up Kansas football team is set to return to action Saturday afternoon against Middle Tennessee State. It is the final nonconference matchup Lance Leipold's squad will play in 2026 before moving into Big 12 play next week against Utah.

Tre White News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 29

Kansas Jumps Back Into CBS Sports’ Top 25 After Bringing Back Tre White

When Gary Parrish of CBS Sports last released a preseason ranking for the upcoming college basketball season, he didn't list the Kansas Jayhawks inside the top 15, nor the top 20, nor the top 25 altogether.

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.

Tre White News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 27

Three Kansas Players Who Could See Less Playing Time With Tre White’s Return

Tre White's return to Kansas came as a major boost to Bill Self and the Jayhawks with the regular season just around the corner. The All-Big 12-caliber wing gives KU a proven roster piece despite spending the past few months preparing without him.

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.