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The University of Kansas football team will open its 2026 season on Friday, August 29, at home against the FCS Long Island University Sharks, featuring a new starting quarterback and a roster bolstered by transfers.
Kansas University has released its first depth chart for the 2026 season, highlighting offensive stars, defensive standouts, and special teams contributors ahead of the Long Island opener.
The Jayhawks enter 2026 with a 5‑7 record, key player losses and positional uncertainties that could shape their Big 12 fate.
The Bulldogs’ 2024 recruiting class, once ranked 29th nationally, has been reshaped by a wave of transfers. Key departures and remaining standouts illustrate the challenges and opportunities facing head coach Jeff Lebby as he builds future classes.