
Kansas Jayhawks Face Key Player Uncertainty Ahead of Missouri Showdown
With Bam Crouch sidelined and Cam Pickett's status unclear, Kansas must lean on depth as it prepares for a crucial road test against Missouri.
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With Bam Crouch sidelined and Cam Pickett's status unclear, Kansas must lean on depth as it prepares for a crucial road test against Missouri.

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’ defensive revamp hinges on three standout players and a second‑year head coach determined to reverse past failures.
A look at the college players from across the Big 12 who are making early impressions as potential NFL Draft selections.

Trey Lathan, a senior linebacker for the Kansas Jayhawks, has been named to the Chuck Bednarik Award Preseason Watch List, highlighting his standout career and the anticipation surrounding this year's defensive honors.

Veteran defenders Leroy Harris III and Trey Lathan are shaping Kansas football’s identity, combining All‑Big 12 accolades with a commitment to develop younger teammates ahead of the season opener.

The redshirt senior from Kansas has been recognized among the leading collegiate linebackers for the upcoming season, highlighting his recent performance and the award's storied legacy.
Second‑year defensive coordinator D.K. McDonald outlines the growth of his unit, highlighting key leaders, the return of Andy Kotelnicki, and the impact of injuries as the Jayhawks prepare for the upcoming season.
Kansas football’s performance staff details how targeted weight gains and speed improvements are reshaping the roster ahead of the 2026 season.
Coach Lance Leipold discusses the Jayhawks’ progress in fall camp, highlighting a deep and versatile running back corps, the impact of new defensive coordinator D.K. McDonald, and the team’s focus on consistency against the run.
Kansas football faces a setback as Landyn Watson’s eligibility is denied, prompting coach Lance Leipold to seek depth from redshirt senior Trey Lathan ahead of a demanding 2026 schedule.

Kansas opens 2026 fall camp with comprehensive drills, showcasing quarterback work, sled sessions, and defensive preparations across every position group
The Jayhawks enter fall camp with a contested quarterback race, a defense seeking consistency, and a renovated stadium, all under the guidance of head coach Lance Leipold.

Kansas linebacker Trey Lathan urges the Jayhawks to finish games strong in 2026, building on defensive improvements after a 5‑7 season.
During Big 12 media days in Texas, linebacker Trey Lathan outlined the team's increased depth at linebacker, highlighted impactful transfers, and discussed the quarterback competition that will shape the 2026 campaign.
Redshirt junior Calvin Clements discusses his pride in the Jayhawks, the upcoming London game, and the team's goals for the season.
Coach Lance Leipold acknowledges the absence of Jalon Daniels at Big 12 media days, recalling the quarterback’s pivotal role in recent bowl successes and the new battle for the starting spot.
Five Jayhawks joined the Big 12 media event, highlighting tough practice opponents, roommate rivalries and new transfers as the program looks ahead.
After two consecutive 5‑7 seasons and no bowl appearances, the Kansas Jayhawks are looking to rebound. A 12th‑place preseason projection masks the potential impact of returning coordinators and a fierce quarterback competition.

Analyst Phil Steele’s latest projection places the Kansas Jayhawks tied for 12th in the Big 12, highlighting a demanding schedule that includes a London trip and five conference road games, while noting the departure of quarterback Jalon Daniels and modest bowl prospects.

The 2026 preseason All-Big 12 squad was released Monday, leaving Kansas among four schools without a representative. The omission underscores a sweeping overhaul for the Jayhawks after a 5-7 season.

The network’s unofficial rankings reveal a stark contrast between conference expectations and the Cyclones’ recent changes, highlighting key players and the upcoming opener against the Redhawks.
The network’s early rankings place Iowa State at the bottom of the Big 12, while Texas Tech is projected to repeat as champions, and three Iowa State players receive honorable‑mention recognition.
Kansas football’s defense is focusing on five standout players to finally break a bowl‑game drought that has persisted since 2023.