Football

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 ...

KU football earns commitment from Moody

After a flurry of commitments in January and February propelled the Kansas football team’s 2026 recruiting class to one of the top rankings in the country, the KU staff has continued to add to its group. Kaden Moody, a three-star offensive tackle from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, announced his ...

Leipold assesses KU’s progress on occasion of Fan Appreciation Day

It wasn’t quite a Spring Showcase, nor did it follow the original longer outdoor model for Saturday’s event due to fears of inclement weather, but the Kansas football team still welcomed a throng of eager fans to campus for its Fan Appreciation Day. With four and a half months to go before ...