UNLV faces Kansas in a Guaranteed Rate Bowl rematch, airing on ESPN. Former Jayhawks QB Jason Bean, now with the Colts, led Kansas to a 49-36 win previously. Jalon Daniels will start for Kansas amid his struggles this season. Key players include Devin Neal and Ricky White III. Game at 6 p.m. Central.
On Sunday, the Associated Press unveiled the Week 3 Top 25 rankings, highlighting a shuffled landscape. Georgia, Texas, and Ohio State lead the pack, while Tennessee surged to No. 7 with a loss. Michigan plummeted to No. 17 after a heavy loss, and Notre Dame fell sharply to No. 18.
Kansas Football kicked off their 2024 season with a dominant 48-3 win over Lindenwood. Jalon Daniels led a powerful offense, while the revamped defense showcased its strength with a pick-six. The Jayhawks racked up over 500 yards, including 300 rushing.
Kansas Football kicks off their season against Lindenwood at Children’s Mercy Park after a successful 9-4 season last year. With 30 seniors returning, including quarterback Jalon Daniels, the team aims to make a run for the College Football Playoffs.
Children’s Mercy Park will host two Kansas football games this season due to renovations at their home stadium. The stadium’s grounds crew will transform the field from soccer to football in less than 40 hours.
Kansas Football held its fall media day before their season opener against Lindenwood at Children’s Mercy Park. Coach Lance Leipold expressed confidence in the smaller venue’s atmosphere. Key players emphasized leadership and team unity, with Jalon Daniels named starting quarterback.
ESPN’s projections for Kansas Football show a floor of 6-6 and a ceiling of 12-0. This highlights their rapid improvement under coach Lance Leipold. Despite concerns over injuries, KU’s potential ranges from a bowl game to playoff contention.
Kansas football is ranked in both major polls for the first time since 2008, with Jalen Daniels and Cobee Bryant on multiple watch lists. The new David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium will not be ready for the 2024 season, with home games played at Children’s Mercy Park and GEHA Field.
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, cherished home of the Jayhawks since 1921, is undergoing its fifth renovation, set for completion in 2026. The stadium, originally built for $275,000 in the 1920s, now sees a $4.7 million transformation. Its legacy includes record attendance and diverse event hosting over the decades.
