Football

Which positions should KU look to reinforce using the spring portal?

Kansas coach Lance Leipold recently expressed satisfaction, upon the conclusion of KU’s spring practices on Friday, with the way the Jayhawks’ nearly two dozen transfers had integrated themselves into the program. There may be more assimilation yet to come at the Anderson Family Football ...

Where KU football stands at the conclusion of spring practices

After almost six weeks and 15 practices, Kansas football concluded its spring practices on Friday. For now, the Jayhawks will have some time off before summer workouts and fall camp, but the players will be busy continuing to grow individually in the coming weeks. “We’ve got to capitalize ...

Ambidextrous or not, Lappin packs punch as KU’s new punter

There’s a first time for everything, and if new punter Finn Lappin kicks with his right and left foot at different points during the 2025 season it will certainly be a first for Kansas special teams coordinator Taiwo Onatolu. “That would be interesting,” Onatolu said on Thursday. “I ...

Physical, mental development has Hishaw on track for strong final season

Kansas running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. is a healthy eater by nature. His favorite food is salad, which he says he eats almost every day, generally with a vinaigrette and toppings like salmon and avocado —standard enough, save one off-kilter addition. “I know a lot of people don’t throw ...

‘Violent player’ Williams bolsters KU’s backfield

Leshon Williams wasn’t exactly an avid follower of the Kansas football team during his five seasons at Iowa. But when he happened to watch KU play Illinois on television in the team hotel before one of the Hawkeyes’ games, he immediately got a clear impression of the Jayhawks’ play ...