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Kansas vs. Missouri: Jayhawks Make Depth Chart Changes

The Kansas football program made a handful of changes to its depth chart ahead of the Border Showdown. Many of them are related to recent injuries, specifically to the Jayhawks' defense.

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Kansas Loses Impact Starter at the Worst Time

Kansas faces a developing crisis at linebacker ahead of its critical Border Showdown with Missouri. Outside linebacker Bangally Kamara, a high-impact transfer from South Carolina, suffered a non-contact knee injury in Thursday’s practice.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 1

Kansas Football’s Linebacker Injuries: How Will the Jayhawks Respond?

Coming into the 2025 season, Kansas football’s linebacker group looked like one of the most improved units after a strong offseason in the transfer portal. The additions of Bangally Kamara, Trey Lathan, and Joseph Sipp Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 31

Kansas Star Darryn Peterson Recognized on ESPN Legend’s List

The fate of the 2025-26 Kansas basketball team may ultimately be decided on the play of Darryn Peterson. The incoming freshman from Prolific Prep arrives in Lawrence as the nation’s top-rated recruit with lofty expectations.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 31

Kansas Football Cracks ESPN FPI Top 25 Rankings

Following a pair of convincing wins against Fresno State and Wagner, the Kansas Jayhawks have found themselves in a top 25 ranking for the first time this year. ESPN released their latest College Football Power Index (FPI) rankings on Sunday and KU comes in at No.

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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 29

Kansas Basketball Loses a Legend in Allen Fieldhouse Architect Warren Corman

The University of Kansas and Kansas basketball lost a true visionary this week with the passing of Warren Corman on Thursday at the age of 99. He was the last living architect who helped create the historic Allen Fieldhouse, which the Jayhawks have called home for 70 years.

Rylan Griffen News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 28

Was the Loss of Rylan Griffen to Texas A&M a Blessing in Disguise for Kansas?

After an ultimately disappointing 2024-25 season at Kansas, a handful of notable Jayhawks graduated, while nearly the entire remaining roster bolted for new destinations by way of the transfer portal.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 28

Trent Perry Top 4: Kansas Basketball Makes Final Cut for Link Academy Star

Mark the Kansas Jayhawks down as one of the four finalists that Link Academy standout Trent Perry will be considering for his college choice. On Tuesday, it was revealed that Perry’s final four consists of KU, Maryland, Vanderbilt, and TCU.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Sporting News / August 27

Jalen Daniels, Kansas Jayhawks look to keep momentum rolling against Wagner

Kansas is looking to start 2-0.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 27

Kansas Football Featured in New Documentary on 2007 Matchup vs. Missouri

The rivalry between Kansas and Missouri (known as the Border War) is one of the oldest and most intense rivalries in the history of college sports with a storied past featuring countless memorable moments between the two schools.

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.

Lance Leipold News / Yardbarker / August 26

Kansas HC stunned by intensity of Border War rivalry

Kansas HC Lance Leipold stunned by intensity of Border War rivalry with Missouri

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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Isaiah Marshall News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 26

Kansas vs. Wagner Football: Isaiah Marshall Could Get First Chance to Shine

Kansas football’s matchup this Friday against Wagner isn’t likely to offer many meaningful takeaways, as the FCS opponent figures to be overmatched and dominated throughout the night.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 26

Kansas Jayhawks Fan Taylor Swift Gets Engaged

On Tuesday, social media accounts, news stations, and television broadcasts across the world exploded with the news that pop star Taylor Swift has announced her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce after nearly two years of dating.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 26

USA TODAY Reveals New Bowl Projections for Kansas After Week 0 Win

The Kansas Jayhawks were very impressive in their 2025 season opener against Fresno State. They came out on top with a 31-7 victory to advance to 1-0 on the year and are set to round out their nonconference slate with Wagner and a road tilt at Missouri.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 25

Kansas Basketball Offers Local 2026 Guard Trent Perry

With the summer wrapping up, Bill Self is continuing his search for his first commitment in the 2026 recruiting class. The Kansas Jayhawks may have found their next target to prospect, as the program offered a high-profile recruit over the weekend.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / August 22

Is Kansas the Most Underrated Team in the Big 12?

For as long as I have been covering the Big 12, there has always been a surprise or two every single year. Whether they are good or bad, it’s bound to happen no matter what.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / August 21

2026 Five-Star Guard Taylen Kinney Lists Kansas In Top 8

Class of 2026 five-star point guard Taylen Kinney released his top eight programs, with the Kansas Jayhawks making the cut, per Joe Tipton. The 6-foot-2 prospect is also considering Kentucky, Oregon, Texas, Louisville, Arkansas, Miami, and Indiana ahead of his senior season with Overtime Elite in Georgia.