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The West Virginia Mountaineers (2-1) are on the road to take on the Kansas Jayhawks (2-1) Saturday evening. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. EST and the action will broadcast on FS1.

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Kansas Football Recruiting: ESPN Names Most Impactful 2026 Commit

The Kansas Jayhawks have one of the best recruiting classes in the Big 12 and arguably the best in program history for the 2026 cycle. Lance Leipold has assembled an unprecedented freshman group for next season, only adding to the growing hype around KU football.

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 11

Kansas Football Coaching Staff Offers 2027 Offensive Tackle Jordan Agbanoma

As Lance Leipold looks to continue improving the Kansas football program, recruiting is an ongoing process. On Monday, Leipold and his staff extended an offer to the Class of 2027 offensive tackle Jordan Agbanoma.

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 11

Kansas Football: Lance Leipold Surfaces in Florida Head Coaching Speculation

The Kansas Jayhawks are coming off a loss to SEC opponent Missouri, but not every school in the conference is thriving. Billy Napier and Florida are fresh

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College Football News / Heartland College Sports / September 10

Could This Active Big 12 Coach Be Florida’s New Target?

If Florida does decide to part ways with Billy Napier, it may find itself eyeing Kansas head coach Lance Leipold as a long-term fix. ESPN analysts Mark Schlabach and Adam Rittenberg recently named the Gators’ next job as “the most coveted on the market,” listing Leipold alongside seven other top candidates.

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 9

Kansas vs. West Virginia: Final Kickoff Time of Big 12 Opener Revealed

The Kansas Jayhawks and West Virginia Mountaineers are set to face off in two weeks on Sept. 20 as Lance Leipold’s squad looks to open Big 12 play with a victory.

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 6

3 Key Stats That Explain Kansas' Loss to Missouri in Border Showdown

The Kansas Jayhawks had an opportunity to go ahead in the final minutes of the Border Showdown before Lance Leipold eventually made the questionable decision to punt on a fourth-and-medium situation.

College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / September 6

Everything Kansas' Lance Leipold Said After Loss to Mizzou

The Missouri Tigers took on the Kansas Jayhawks in an entertaining battle. The tense rivalry between the two teams was evident, as Faurot Field was sold out and as energetic as ever.

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 6

Weather Report and Game Conditions: Kansas vs. Missouri in Week 2

The Border Showdown between the Kansas Jayhawks and Missouri Tigers is finally here after a 14-year wait since the last meeting. It could be the most significant game of the Lance Leipold era as KU looks to finish nonconference play with a perfect 3-0 record.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 5

Border Showdown: Is Missouri Game the Biggest of Lance Leipold's Career?

Lance Leipold has been a college head coach since 2007, but could Saturday's road tilt against Missouri be the biggest game of his career? It's certainly a big one, but no, it's not the biggest of his career.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 4

Barrage of 2027 Recruits Receive Offers From Kansas Football

The Kansas Jayhawks are already turning their attention to the 2027 recruiting class after Lance Leipold put together one of the top groups in the Big 12 for the upcoming graduating year.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 4

Border War renewed as rivals Kansas, Missouri meet after 13 seasons

Kansas coach Lance Leipold hasn't experienced his school's rivalry game against Missouri yet, but he will in a Saturday showdown in Columbia, Mo. The Jayhawks (2-0) and Tigers (1-0) will meet for the first time since 2011, when Missouri won 24-10 in the 110th meeting between the teams.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 2

Kansas Football RB Legend Wishes He Could Play Against Missouri

When Kansas takes on Missouri this Saturday in Columbia, Missouri, it will be the first Border War matchup for a generation of Jayhawk fans as they witness these two teams play one another on the football field for the first time in 14 years.

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 1

Border Showdown: Kansas vs. Missouri Latest Betting Odds

Shortly after Saturday's Week 1 slate of college football games wrapped up, oddsmakers began to come out with lines for the looming matchup between the Kansas Jayhawks and Missouri Tigers.

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College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 30

Lance Leipold Stays Quiet on Missouri Matchup After Wagner Blowout

The Kansas football team came away with a resounding 46-7 victory over Wagner for its second win of the year, but many fans were already looking ahead before the game was even over. Head coach Lance Leipold has spoken about the Border Showdown in the past, even acknowledging Missouri as KU’s true rival over Kansas State.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 30

Kansas Football Takes Care of Wagner: What’s Next for Jayhawks?

The Kansas Jayhawks cruised past Wagner in Week 1 with a 46-7 victory, improving to 2-0 on the season and setting the stage for a monumental road clash against Missouri.

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 28

Lance Leipold Weighs In on Who the True Kansas Football Rival Is

Kansas football head coach Lance Leipold joined “The Jim Rome Show” earlier this week to discuss all things Jayhawks as the team gets set to host Wagner later this week.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 27

Lance Leipold Makes Strong Statement on Kansas QB Jalon Daniels

To open his sixth and final year of college ball, Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels was as effective as ever in KU's season-opening win against Fresno State in Week 0.