Lance Leipold
FILE - Kansas head coach Lance Leipold takes the field with his team before playing TCU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. Leipold took over the football program at Kansas after a winless season and a somewhat scandalous departure of his predecessor, Les Miles. And while the long-time small-school coach won just twice in Year 1, he is full of optimism heading into fall camp this season. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Jayhawks' Lance Leipold settled in, optimistic about Year 2

By Dave Skretta Aug. 08, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

Kansas safety Kenny Logan Jr. speaks to reporters at the NCAA college football Big 12 media days in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 13, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Big 12 notebook: Gundy says `Bedlam's history' when OU moves

By Stephen Hawkins Jul. 13, 2022 07:15 PM EDT

Kansas coach Lance Leipold reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against TCU on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU won 31-28. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Kansas shakes up coaching staff after 2-10 finish to season

By Dave Skretta Nov. 29, 2021 04:27 PM EST

West Virginia wide receiver Winston Wright Jr. celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football against the Kansas game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
West Virginia holds off Kansas 34-28 to become bowl-eligible

By Dave Skretta Nov. 27, 2021 10:46 PM EST

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall, left, talks with Virginia Tech head coach J.C. Price prior to the start of an NCAA college football game Saturday Nov 27, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia Tech at Virginia 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 03:27 PM EST

West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege looks to pass against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
West Virginia's bowl hopes resting on trip to Kansas

By Dave Skretta Nov. 26, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) is caught by TCU defensive end Khari Coleman (11) as safety Josh Foster (15) moves in during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Kansas at TCU 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 04:51 PM EST

Kansas players including Mike Novitsky (50) celebrate their 57-56 win over Texas in overtime of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Kansas back in Texas to face TCU after epic win over 'Horns

Nov. 18, 2021 01:57 PM EST

Texas Tech interim coach Sonny Cumbie watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Oklahoma St's Gundy, Baylor's Aranda turning heads in Big 12

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 16, 2021 05:56 PM EST

Kansas fullback Jared Casey, left, catches a 2-point conversion past Texas defensive back Brenden Schooler, right, to defeat Texas 57-56 in overtime of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Kansas snaps losing skid and stuns Texas 57-56 in OT

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 13, 2021 11:58 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) celebrates with teammates after his 13-yard touchdown run against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Oklahoma loss boosts Cincinnati's hopes

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 13, 2021 09:57 PM EST

Kansas tight end Mason Fairchild, right, catches a touchdown pass against Texas defensive back B.J. Foster (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Kansas at Texas 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 09:13 PM EST

Texas quarterback Hudson Card (1) leaps over Iowa State defensive back Craig McDonald (27) and linebacker Jake Hummel (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Texas hosts Kansas with both eager to end losing skids

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 11, 2021 02:25 PM EST

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA football basketball game against Kansas Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Vaughn stars as K-State romps to 35-10 victory over Kansas

By Dave Skretta Nov. 06, 2021 03:19 PM EDT

Kansas State fullback Ben Sinnott (34) celebrates with fullback Mason Barta (36) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football basketball game against Kansas Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State at Kansas 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 01:57 PM EDT

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean (17) advances toward Oklahoma State safety Kolby Harvell-Peel (31) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Kansas State-Kansas lacks luster but hardly importance

By Dave Skretta Nov. 04, 2021 01:14 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) hands the ball off to running back Breece Hall (28) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 11 Oklahoma St at WVU with control of its Big 12 fate

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 04, 2021 02:00 AM EDT

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy reacts to a penalty against his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 24-21. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 15 Oklahoma State ready to bounce back against Kansas

By John Tranchina Oct. 28, 2021 12:28 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 3 Oklahoma holds off Kansas 35-23 behind Williams' runs

Avery Osen Oct. 23, 2021 03:48 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Oklahoma at Kansas 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 01:49 PM EDT