KANSAS JAYHAWKS FOOTBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Lance Leipold has rebuilt Kansas football with a methodical approach since arriving to lead a program that historically struggled in the Big 12's fierce defensive environment. The Jayhawks compete from Lawrence, Kansas, representing the University of Kansas, which was established in 1865 and currently enrolls 31,169 students. Leipold's 100-player roster competes in the FBS level within the Big 12 Conference during fall competition, tasking the coaching staff with developing talent to contend against conference opponents known for producing NFL talent.

Kansas football operates from a foundation of institutional commitment rather than a tradition of sustained winning at the FBS level. The program's recent trajectory reflects Leipold's systematic approach to roster construction and offensive scheme implementation across his tenure. Competing in Lawrence's venue within one of college football's most competitive conferences, the Jayhawks aim to establish consistency against Big 12 opponents who average significantly higher winning percentages and recruiting rankings.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of Kansas
SportFootball
ConferenceBig 12 Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationLawrence, Kansas
VenueHome Venue
Head CoachLance Leipold

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
50David AbajianOL
55Kene AneneOL
15Cole BallardQB
70Kobe BaynesG
44Carson BruhnTE
11Bryson CantyWR
75Calvin ClementsOL
13Bryce CohoonWR
86Donald CollierWR
81Quinton ConleyTE
89Jackson CookWR
77Enrique Cruz Jr.OT
87Leyton CureTE
6Jalon DanielsQB
19Jaidyn DossWR
5Doug EmilienWR
58Kael FarkesOL
61Bryce FosterC
59Nolan GorczycaOL
78Greydon GrimesOL
88Boden GroenTE
17Jaden HammTE
18DeShawn HanikaTE
72DeAndre HarperOL
12Bryson HayesWR
2Emmanuel Henderson Jr.WR
56Amir HerringOL
9Daniel Hishaw Jr.RB
83Conlee HoveyTE
22Micah JohnsonRB
57Hank KellyOL
24John KellyRB
73Anderson KoppOL
3Keaton KubeckaWR
65Carter LavruskyOL
71James LivingstonOL
8Isaiah MarshallQB
16David McCombQB
52Tyler MercerOL
80Mack MoellerWR
82Isreal Moses VWR
85Tate NagyWR
84Jaden NickensWR
14Mikey PauleyQB
7Cam PickettWR
67Eli RichmondOL
38Jack SchneiderRB
0Austin AlexanderDB
16Logan BrantleyLB
91Alex BrayDE
9Dakyus BrinkleyDE
13Dylan BrooksDE
97Kenean CaldwellDT
56Marcus CalvinDT
29Jameel Croft Jr.DB
20Malachi CurveyLB
47Jacoby DavisDB
27Taylor DavisS
92Tommy Dunn Jr.DT
11Devin DyeS
14Jalen DyeS
23Mason EllisS
15Justice FinkleyDE
22Syeed GibbsDB
30Aundre GibsonDB
10Jayson GilliomLB
7DJ Graham IIDB
93Josiah HammondDT
33Leroy Harris IIIDE
94Blake HeroldDT
90Adrian HolleyDE
6Jahlil HurleyDB
24Darrion JonesS
1Bangally KamaraEDGE
8Jon Jon KamaraLB
99Gage KeysDL
4Trey LathanLB
45Garrett MartinDE
18Damani MaxsonS
19Chris McCorkleDB
40Colter McDanielS
5Dean MillerDE
39Cole MondiLB
36Jameer MooreDB
31Landon NelsonS
96Cole PetrusDE
2Lyrik RawlsS
25Caleb ReddDE
12Laquan RobinsonS
17Brandon SchmelzleS
71Grady SeyfertDT
3Joseph Sipp Jr.LB
28JaCorey StewartLB
37Grayden AddisonP
51Emory DuggarLS
98Dane EfirdPK
95Efren JassoP
35Finn LappinP
99Laith MarjanPK
49Hollis MoellerLS

OTHER SPORTS AT KANSAS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Kansas Football compete in?
Kansas Jayhawks Football competes in the Big 12 Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Kansas play football home games?
Kansas Football plays home games at Home Venue in Lawrence, KS.
Who is the head coach of Kansas Football?
The head coach of Kansas Jayhawks Football is Lance Leipold.
When was Kansas Football program established?
The establishment date for Kansas Football is not currently available.