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It's no secret that Kansas head football coach Lance Leipold recruits the state of Illinois as hard as any state. And, yes, that includes the state of Kansas.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / January 18

Kansas Just Added a New Quarterback in the Transfer Portal

Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks have a new quarterback in the fold with the addition of Rice transfer Chase Jenkins. Jenkins, a 6-foot sophomore from Katy, Texas, spent the previous three seasons with the Owls and is fresh off his most productive season to date.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 13

Lance Leipold and Kansas Land a Potential WR3 Transfer in Nahzae Cox

Lance Leipold and his coaching staff have been tasked with replacing a significant amount of offensive talent now that Jalon Daniels, Emmanuel Henderson Jr., and KU's top two rushers have graduated.

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College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 12

Can Lance Leipold Convince Any Kansas Transfers To Stay In Lawrence?

Since the transfer portal officially opened at the beginning of January, Lance Leipold and his coaching staff have gotten off to a strong start. They have added proven weapons on both sides of the ball to significantly bolster each unit after losing a large amount of talent to graduation.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 11

Kansas Offers Two More Illinois High School Recruits: What It Means

Lance Leipold hasn't taken his foot off the gas in terms of recruiting the state of Illinois. Leipold and his staff offered three-star defensive lineman David Hill out of Homewood-Flossmoor High School on Thursday, and on Friday, Leipold and his staff offered running back TJ Hill (Bolingbrook) and defensive back Darrell Mattison (Morgan Park).

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / January 9

Kansas adds third transfer to its offensive line

Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks want bigger bodies up front. California transfer Nick Morrow, committing to Kansas on Friday morning per multiple reports, is the third portal victory for Kansas along the offensive line since the cycle opened on Jan.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 9

Kansas Jayhawks Offer 3-Star Defensive David Hill From Illinois: What It Means

Lance Leipold knows he's on the hot seat after finishing below .500 and missing out on a bowl game for a second straight year. And the best way to guarantee that doesn't happen for a third straight season is by landing some legit players on the recruiting front.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / January 8

Lance Leipold wins All-MAC wideout from his former team

Kansas’ receiver corps just added a new piece in Buffalo wideout transfer Nik McMillan, who announced his commitment to the Jayhawks via social media on Thursday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 7

Kansas Football Lands Coveted DL Prospect in Transfer Portal

Head coach Lance Leipold and the Kansas football coaching staff continue to make waves in the transfer portal this week as they look to shore up the holes in their roster for the 2026 season.

Kansas Jayhawks 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.

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 2

Why Kansas Bringing Back Andy Kotelnicki is the Right Move at the Right Time

Former Kansas football offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki will soon be back in crimson and blue as it was announced Friday that he is returning to KU as associate head coach.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 18

Kansas Football Offers 3-Star Quarterback Jake Nawrot: What It Means

Three-star quarterback Jake Nawrot visited Lawrence on an unofficial visit back in August but didn't come away with an offer. That changed on Wednesday, though, when Lance Leipold and his staff offered the Illinois product (Hersey High School).

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 14

Kansas Football Player’s Parent Raises Concerns About Program Leadership

There were plenty of fingers pointed at the Kansas football coaching staff throughout the Jayhawks' tumultuous 2025 season. Too often, KU appeared to lack a clear game plan and entered contests looking unprepared.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 13

Lance Leipold and Kansas Football Not Succeeding at Player Retention

Over the years as Kansas football head coach, Lance Leipold has emphasized the importance of player retention. The Jayhawks lost only nine scholarship players to the transfer portal last offseason, and none of them were expected to play a major role the following year.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 8

Kansas Football Was Wrong to Decline Birmingham Bowl Invitation

In a surprising report from On3's Brett McMurphy on Sunday, the Kansas football program reportedly turned down an appearance in the Birmingham Bowl amid the NCAA's quest to find an opponent for Georgia Southern.

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 5

Kansas Football Legend Expresses Interest in Future Coaching Position

A lot of blame was placed on the Kansas football coaching staff after the Jayhawks' disappointing 5-7 season this year. Perhaps Lance Leipold could hire a KU legend to his staff in the near future.

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 3

Kansas Football Lands No. 1 DL Prospect in 2026 Transfer Portal

Head coach Lance Leipold and the Kansas football coaching staff have begun the rebuilding process for next year’s roster by landing their first commitment from a player in the 2026 transfer portal.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 30

Is Lance Leipold Out at Kansas Following the Loss to Utah?

Before Kansas lost to Iowa State last week, I wrote how the Lance Leipold era could be coming to an end if the Jayhawks lost their final two games of the season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 29

What Lance Leipold Said After Kansas Fell to Utah at Home

Kansas football officially finished 5-7 for the second consecutive year after falling to Utah in the regular season finale. The Jayhawks led by four at one point and had an opportunity to extend their lead in the red zone, but untimely interceptions from Jalon Daniels became the story of the game.

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 28

Lance Leipold Has ‘Fallen Short of Expectations’ at Kansas in Back-to-Back Seasons

In what has become a reoccurring story for the Kansas Jayhawks this year, the team lost in heartbreaking fashion on Friday by a score of 31-21 to the Utah Utes.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / November 28

Lance Leipold Believes He’s ‘Fallen Short of Expectations’

You can see the title, and Lance Leipold isn’t wrong. After dropping the season finale to Utah and watching Kansas finish with yet another 5-7 record, the Jayhawks’ head coach came out and said it plain: “I have to do a better job.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 16

Lance Leipold Discusses Rich Rodriguez's Culture and the High Tempo Offense

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.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 26

Kansas HC stunned by intensity of Border War rivalry

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Per Leopold, the time for getting hopped up on hate for Mizzou will come for the Jayhawks, but they have to stay focused.

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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.