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After losing several key contributors to graduation and the transfer portal this offseason, Lance Leipold faced significant roster turnover for the Kansas Jayhawks.

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ESPN's Top College Football Nonconference Games: Kansas Makes the List

ESPN’s Chris Low recently revealed a slate of major nonconference matchups to watch during the 2025 season. The Kansas Jayhawks, aiming to rebound from a 5-7 campaign last year, earned a spot on the list.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 31

Lance Leipold and Kansas Target 2027 Defensive Lineman in Recruiting Move

The Kansas Jayhawks recently extended an offer to a highly touted defensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting class. 3-star prospect Dawayne Jones revealed that KU's defensive tackle coach Jim Panagos offered a scholarship to him on Monday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 26

KU’s Lance Leipold Ranked as Top 5 Coach in the Big 12, Top 15 in College Football

Lance Leipold has had success at every head coaching job he’s held over the course of his illustrious career. He’s a proven winner who has made his mark turning around program after program.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 24

Kansas Football Fall Camp: Day 1 News and Notes

The Kansas football team kicked off fall camp on Thursday as the 2025 college football season now sits just 30 days away. With more than 30 seniors gone

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 22

Three Crucial Position Battles for Kansas Ahead of Training Camp

Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks kick off training camp on Thursday, July 24, a month before the team's Aug. 23 season-opener against Fresno State.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / July 12

Can Kansas Get Home Field Advantage Back This Season?

Head coach Lance Leipold and a few Kansas football players just wrapped up their time at Big 12 media days as football season continues to draw closer.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 10

Kansas Football’s Lance Leipold Talks Sunflower Showdown at Big 12 Media Days

Kansas football head coach Lance Leipold was a busy man on Wednesday at Day 2 of Big Media Days inside AT&T Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Leipold was asked several questions throughout the day by media members as the 2025 college football season approaches in just over a month.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / July 10

Kansas' Lance Leipold Adds Motivation For Kansas State In Sunflower Sundown

The Sunflower Showdown is the most anticipated game on the schedule for the Kansas State Wildcats. It may not be the same for other team involved in the annual game.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 9

Kansas Football’s Late-Season Surge: What Lance Leipold Had to Say

After a 1-5 start to last season, it appeared things were only going to get worse for Kansas football last year. The start saw four of the five losses come by six points or less, leaving many to think the bottom would fall out as the season went on.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 9

What Everyone is Missing About Kansas at Big 12 Media Days

Lance Leipold and several Kansas Jayhawks fielded questions on Wednesday during the final few hours of Big 12 Media Days. One question that came up quite often during Leipold’s presser was the health of quarterback Jalon Daniels.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 9

Lance Leipold Talks About Renewed Kansas-Missouri Showdown

During his appearance at the 2025 Big 12 Media Days, Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold spoke about the renewed Border Showdown between KU and Missouri.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 9

EA Sports Misses the Mark on Lance Leipold’s Appearance in CFB 26

Kansas Jayhawks and gaming enthusiasts around the country couldn’t wait to play with their favorite team in EA Sports’ new college football video game.

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Five Questions Lance Leipold Must Answer at Big 12 Media Days

Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks will be one of the 16 schools representing the conference at the Big 12 Media Days from July 8-9. These are five questions the media should consider asking Leipold heading into the event.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 5

Lance Leipold and Kansas Extend Offer to 2027 Wideout Jai Jones

As the Kansas Jayhawks wrap up their historic 2026 recruiting class, Lance Leipold and Co. are beginning to pivot to the 2027 graduating year. KU targeted one of Arizona's top wideouts in a recent recruiting move, offering 3-star prospect Jai Jones on Thursday.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / July 4

Ranking the Big 12 Football Head Coaches for 2025

What makes a coach great? Is it the success of a single season? Or is it consistency over many years? And how do you compare a second or third-year head coach against someone who has been doing it for 15 years or more?

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 2

Analyst Lists Kansas Football's Big 12 Slate Third-Easiest in Conference

Coming off a disappointing 2024 season, Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks need every advantage they can get heading into a critical campaign. Luckily for KU, longtime college football analyst Phil Steele believes the schedule might just be in its favor.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 1

Lance Leipold and Kansas Make Intriguing 2026 Special Teams Addition

The Kansas Jayhawks recently made an intriguing addition to Lance Leipold’s tremendous 2026 recruiting class. Ben Shipley, a punter from Cypress Woods High School, committed to KU on Monday night.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 27

Kansas Football Lands Commitment From 3-Star DT Lucas Smalls-Allen

Head coach Lance Leipold and the Kansas football staff continue their impressive offseason on the recruiting trail after landing a commitment from three-star defensive tackle Lucas Smalls-Allen.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 27

Lance Leipold and Kansas Miss Out on Top-Ranked In-State Recruit

Lance Leipold has assembled what is shaping up to be the best recruiting class in Kansas Jayhawks history for the 2026 graduating year. Unfortunately, KU missed out on its top remaining target on the recruiting trail on Thursday when tight end Ian Premer committed to Notre Dame.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / June 20

Kansas Football Looks to Bounce Back in Year 5 Under Lance Leipold

The Kansas Jayhawks football team was a trendy pick to win the Big 12 last year and fell well short of the mark. Kansas ended up finishing 5-7 overall and 4-5 in the Big 12, good for 10th place.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / May 24

Kansas Football Beats Out Multiple Big Ten Programs for Four-Star RB

Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks have been absolutely dominating the Class of 2026, and that trend continued on Saturday. The group secured a commitment from a new player in the class, with the addition of four-star running back Kory Amachree.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / May 13

Kansas Football Now Ranked in Top 10 in 2026 Recruiting Rankings

Kansas football continues its recruiting surge with the commitment of one of its most sought-after defensive targets, 2026 linebacker Joseph Credit. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound standout from Pearland, Texas, chose the Jayhawks over several other programs, including Ole Miss, TCU, and Texas Tech.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 10

Lance Leipold reveals mission for Kansas to become ‘spoiler’ after Iowa State upset

Lance Leipold and his Kansas football team have fallen short of expectations this season. But his Jayhawks played “spoiler” in a big way against Iowa State.

Fact or Fiction: 14-Team Playoff, Lance Leipold's Contract, Next Breakout Big XII QuarterbackFact or Fiction: 14-Team Playoff, Lance Leipold's Contract, Next Breakout Big XII Quarterback

In today’s Fact or Fiction, I look at three big recent topics in college football and decide whether the statement is indeed FACT or if it’s FICTION. I knew the power brokers from the SEC and Big Ten would pull this crap.