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The Kansas Jayhawks escaped nonconference play with a 2-1 record, which wasn’t all that surprising given that they had to face a strong Missouri team on the road. They are now on a bye week to receive some extra rest before kicking off Big 12 play a week from now.

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Insider Projects Taylen Kinney To Commit to Kansas Basketball

Strap in, Kansas basketball fans. Some big news could be headed your way in the coming weeks. On3 Insider Joe Tipton has been consistently updating the recruitment of Taylen Kinney, the top-ranked point guard in the 2026 recruiting class. On Thursday, he revealed that Kinney would be making his college decision on Sept.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / September 12

Kansas Has Serious Buzz for Elite 5-Star Point Guard

Kansas has some serious buzz for an elite five-star point guard in the 2026 class. On Friday, the Jayhawks held a commanding lead for top-flight point guard Tay Kinney, according to the Rivals Recruiting Prediction Machine.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 12

3 Kansas Football Players Who Could Return From Injury After Bye Week

The Kansas Jayhawks entered the season with a number of injuries to players who were expected to have big roles. While a few have already returned, several remain banged up and have seen little to no playing time as they recover from their respective ailments.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 11

Taylen Kinney Commitment Date: Will 2026 Star Commit to Kansas?

One of the top players in the 2026 recruiting class is set to make his decision this month. Taylen Kinney, one of Kansas basketball’s top priorities on the recruiting trail, announced earlier today that he would be making his college choice on Sept.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 11

Kansas Basketball Releases Details for 41st Late Night in the Phog

The start of the 2025-26 Kansas basketball season for the men’s and women’s team is now less than two months away with excitement continuing to build for what should be a season of high expectations for both squads.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 11

ESPN FPI: Where Kansas Stands in the Big 12 After Missouri Loss

The Kansas Jayhawks, as expected, took a fall in ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) rankings this week after dropping their first game of the season to Missouri.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 10

Kansas Football’s Loss to Missouri Makes the Kansas State Game That Much Bigger

Heading into the 2025 season, the Kansas Jayhawks had two marquee games on their schedule: Missouri and Kansas State. The Missouri game was the biggest game on the schedule for obvious reasons.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 10

Former Kansas Golfer Gary Woodland to be Inducted into Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame

The Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame will soon gain a new member as it was recently announced that former KU golfer Gary Woodland would be inducted during a formal ceremony at the Jayhawk Club in Lawrence on Friday, Sept.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 10

Kansas Basketball To Host Surprise Visitor on Campus This Weekend

The Kansas Jayhawks are still searching for their first commitment in the 2026 recruiting class, but Bill Self and his coaching staff have eyes on a handful of standout seniors across the country.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 8

How Kansas Can Use Its Bye Week to Bounce Back From Disheartening Loss

All the good vibes in Lawrence disappeared this weekend after Kansas lost a heartbreaker to Missouri in the renewed Border Showdown. The Jayhawks fought for 60 minutes and even led by as many as 15 points in the first half, but the Tigers were ultimately too much for Lance Leipold and his squad.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 7

What We Learned From The Kansas Border War Loss to Missouri

The Border War was gone for more than a decade, but Saturday proved it never really lost its edge. In front of a sold out Faurot Field, Kansas and Missouri traded blows both and forth all game long.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 7

3 Reasons for Optimism After Kansas Football’s Loss to Missouri

The Border Showdown was an exciting, back-and-forth battle, but Missouri ultimately prevailed, completing the program’s biggest comeback win in nearly a decade. The loss left Kansas fans disheartened, and rightfully so, as the Jayhawks had multiple chances to pull away.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 6

Kansas and Missouri’s Border Showdown: This One Moment Stole the Show

Old rivals Kansas and Missouri met Saturday for the first time since 2011, and the wait was well worth it. Although the game didn't end in the Jayhawks favor, Saturday in Columbia, Missouri showed why this game never should have stopped being played and should be played every year going forward.

Jalon Daniels News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 6

Kansas vs. Missouri Halftime: Can Jayhawks, Jalon Daniels Keep Rolling?

There were a lot of highs and lows in the first half of the 2025 Border Showdown. Let’s focus on the highs first. The team was relentless following the first two disastrous drives of the game.

Aqib Talib News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 6

Watch: Kansas Football Releases Missouri Pregame Hype Video Featuring Aqib Talib

As the Kansas Jayhawks get set to face off against the Missouri Tigers on the gridiron for the first time since 2011, the KU football social media team is doing their part to get Jayhawk fans excited for this latest edition of the Border Showdown.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 6

5-Star Point Guard in 2026 Class Cuts Kansas from List of Finalists

Five-star point guard Deron Rippey Jr. announced on Thursday that he was no longer considering the Kansas Jayhawks, along with the Indiana Hoosiers, as a potential landing spot for next year.

Jalon Daniels News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 5

Jalon Daniels Gets a Rivalry Education: The Kansas QB Learning What He Never Knew

California kids don't grow up understanding what it means when Kansas and Missouri lock horns on a football field. They don't inherit the generational hatred that stems from Civil War tensions. Not everyone wakes up knowing why a game between two neighboring states carries the weight of 134 years of bad blood.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 5