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FILE - Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) pitches out to running back Devin Neal (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Oct. 8, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. The Jayhawks have dual-threat Daniels back after he missed four games and Neal averages 6.2 yards per carry for Kansas with 1,061 yards this season. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Liberty Bowl pits Kansas vs Arkansas for 1st time since 1906

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 27, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Kansas head coach Lance Leipold celebrates after a Kansas touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas coach Leipold signs lucrative contract extension

By Dave Skretta Nov. 29, 2022 12:46 PM EST

Kansas State wide receiver Malik Knowles, top, celebrates with linemen KT Leveston (70) and Hayden Gillum (55) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Kansas on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
No. 15 K-State pounds Kansas 47-27 to earn Big 12 title shot

By Dave Skretta Nov. 26, 2022 11:28 PM EST

Kansas head coach Lance Leipold, right, reacts to a roughing the passer penalty called on Texas during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
AP source: KU gives coach Lance Leipold 2-year extension

By Dave Skretta Nov. 22, 2022 09:32 PM EST

FILE - Wisconsin-Whitewater head coach Kevin Bullis talks with his players on the sidelines during the semifinals of an NCAA Division III college football game against at Mount Union on Dec. 12, 2015, in Alliance, Ohio. Bullis has retired after posting a 78-13 record in seven seasons at the Division III program, school officials announced Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. (Ed Hall Jr./The Alliance Review via AP, File)
Wisconsin-Whitewater coach Kevin Bullis announces retirement

Nov. 22, 2022 05:41 PM EST

Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy, right, is stopped by Kansas cornerback Ra'Mello Dotson (3) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Robinson runs for 243 yards, 4 TDs as Texas routs KU 55-14

By Dave Skretta Nov. 19, 2022 06:57 PM EST

Kansas wide receiver Quentin Skinner (83) attempts to catch a pass while Texas Tech defensive back Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (25) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Shough, rushing attack boosts Texas Tech over Kansas 43-28

By Cody Friesen Nov. 12, 2022 11:31 PM EST

Texas defensive back Kitan Crawford, left, and defensive back Michael Taaffe, right, pressure Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (. AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 18 Oklahoma State, Kansas hopeful about their QB health

By Dave Skretta Nov. 03, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean looks to pass against Baylor in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Reese 186 yards rushing, 2 TDs as Baylor beats Kansas 35-23

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 22, 2022 03:23 PM EDT

Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) runs for a first down against Kansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Gabriel helps Sooners top No. 19 Kansas, end skid at 3 games

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 15, 2022 04:11 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas running back Devin Neal can't control a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. This weekend's matchup of undefeated Big 12 teams has No. 8 Oklahoma State at No. 13 TCU. That follows last weekend's thrilling TCU-Kansas game, which Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is quick to point was the site of the most-watched episode of ESPN's “College GameDay” of this season. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
'Nothing replaces winning': Big 12 back from the brink

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 13, 2022 04:59 PM EDT

Oklahoma wide receiver Marvin Mims (17) makes a touchdown catch in front of Kansas State cornerback Omar Daniels (4) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
No. 19 Kansas seeks bowl eligibility vs. reeling Oklahoma

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 13, 2022 11:54 AM EDT

FILE - Kansas head coach Lance Leipold watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Houston. Leipold was selected top coach in the Associated Press Big 12 Midseason Awards, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
AP Big 12 midseason honoree Martinez enjoys winning feeling

By Eric Olson Oct. 11, 2022 05:43 PM EDT

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels is sacked by TCU linebacker Jamoi Hodge (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 19 Kansas likely missing QB Daniels for trip to Oklahoma

By Dave Skretta Oct. 11, 2022 01:51 PM EDT

Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard talks with game officials during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Interims go 4-0; Alabama misses Bryce

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 08, 2022 10:16 PM EDT

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels is sacked by TCU linebacker Jamoi Hodge (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Duggan, Johnston lead No. 17 TCU past Kansas; Daniels hurt

By David Smale Oct. 08, 2022 04:11 PM EDT

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) and teammate Quentin Johnston (1) celebrate Duggan's touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU won 55-24. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 17 TCU heads to No. 19 Kansas with Big 12 lead on line

By Dave Skretta Oct. 06, 2022 12:31 PM EDT

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) carries the ball against Oklahoma in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Big 12's October oddity: TCU-Kansas trumps Red River rivalry

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 06, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Kansas head coach Lance Leipold watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Leipold happy at No. 19 Kansas despite links to Wisconsin

By Dave Skretta Oct. 04, 2022 03:33 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) stiff-arms Washington linebacker Carson Bruener during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Reset welcome 7 new ranked teams

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 03, 2022 02:28 AM EDT