The Kansas Jayhawks are counting down to a landmark season that will celebrate exactly 100 days until the first game of the 2026 campaign, a milestone that has energized coaches, players and fans alike.
A historic milestone on the world stage
The opening battle arrives on September 4, when Kansas welcomes Long Island to its home field for a 7 p.m. Central Time kickoff that will be carried live on ESPNU, setting the tone for the year.
A week later, the storied rivalry with Missouri returns to Lawrence, with the two teams meeting on September 11 at 7 p.m. CT on FOX, a game that adds another chapter to a series that has been contested 121 times and remains among the most celebrated in college football.
The schedule’s most eye‑catching element comes on September 19, when the Jayhawks take their first ever international step, playing at Wembley Stadium in London before a 11 a.m. Central Time audience on FS1.
Organizers have promised a major announcement in the coming weeks about the Union Jack Classic, a initiative that will further integrate Kansas football into a global narrative.
Backed by the Big 12 Conference, the Jayhawks enter the season with a blend of tradition and ambition, aiming to etch another memorable chapter into a program that has already celebrated 135 years of collegiate competition.