The University of Kansas announced its 2027 football slate, a schedule that opens with a Week 0 showdown against Louisiana Tech in Lawrence. The early‑season clash marks the Jayhawks’ first test before they dive into Big 12 competition later in the year.
Home‑field focus
Alongside the Louisiana Tech game, Kansas will also host Southeastern Missouri State and travel to Pullman, Washington, to meet Washington State. All three non‑conference contests are set to be played on home turf or in the Palouse, giving the team a rare stretch of familiar surroundings.
The Border Showdown series with Washington State, a home‑and‑home arrangement that has defined the Jayhawks’ schedule for over a decade, will conclude after the 2031 season, adding a sense of finality to the upcoming matchups.
Analysts expect Kansas to enter each of these early games as heavy favorites, a prospect that could boost the team’s win total and improve its odds of securing a bowl invitation despite the rigors of conference play.
Perhaps most strategically advantageous, the schedule sidesteps transatlantic travel and the associated time‑zone shifts, allowing the coaching staff to focus on preparation rather than adaptation.