Football

Quarterback runs continue to trouble KU defense

In each of Kansas' three wins so far, the opposing quarterback has been his team's leading rusher. Jacob Clark, Luke Altmyer and Brendon Lewis have combined to carry the ball 32 times for 164 yards and four touchdowns. It's not for lack of trying on the Jayhawks' part. The week after Kansas ...

After stumbling over numerous obstacles, Jayhawks are still 3-0

Reno, Nev. — The Kansas football team looked to have sealed its road victory over Nevada late Saturday night when Taiwan Berryhill Jr. dove on an errant third-down option pitch from Brendon Lewis deep in Wolf Pack territory. The Jayhawks could have had a golden chance to go up two scores ...

Notebook: KU-Nevada pairing came together under odd circumstances

Reno, Nev. — The Kansas football team won’t play its Big 12 Conference opener until next weekend, but had the league’s expansion timeline unfolded a little differently, KU could have been taking on a familiar foe this week. Saturday night’s Nevada road game took the place of a ...

KU survives late-night scare, outlasts Nevada 31-24

Reno, Nev. — The environment, the timing and the opponent were all unusual for Kansas football. The method of victory was unconventional, too. After a near-perfect opening drive that culminated in a Devin Neal touchdown, KU could not continue its stellar offensive pace. The Jayhawks had to ...

Week 3 preview: Kansas embarks on first road trip to face Nevada

After unsettling stretches in its victories over Missouri State and Illinois, the Kansas football team has a chance to put together a complete game when it goes out on the road to play Nevada. Granted, even as KU settled for a pair of field goals following a 28-7 halftime lead, then gave up ...

Dotson, KU corners look to keep forcing turnovers against Nevada

Mello Dotson was coming in for a tackle when he wound up with his first interception of the season. Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer saw receiver Pat Bryant with a step on linebacker Rich Miller in the flat, but he didn't count on Dotson screaming down from his secondary spot. Dotson laid a ...

KU grappling with awkward logistics of Reno trip

This year’s road trip to Reno, Nevada, presents a momentary obstacle for Kansas football coach Lance Leipold and his staff, but the broader issue of managing visits to West Coast destinations will persist — and even intensify. The Jayhawks have games scheduled at Washington State in 2027, ...