Football

Wrapping up big Illinois back Feagin will test KU tacklers

Illinois running back Kaden Feagin certainly stands out on film to the Kansas defense, for one simple reason. “He’s like the same size as me back there,” defensive tackle D.J. Withers said with a laugh. While the sophomore Feagin may not quite reach Withers’ stature of 6-foot-4, 295 ...

How Illinois updated its roster since last year’s KU game

Kansas coach Lance Leipold observed on Monday that he thought Illinois looked distinctly improved in the trenches as compared to last season. “They made some adjustments in the O-line, junior college and portal, brought in about 14, 15 guys maybe, a fair amount of newcomers,” he said, ...

KU’s season-opening blowout meant opportunities to shine for younger players

A 48-3 season-opening win usually means good things for the entire winning team, and for Kansas' 74 players who took to the field on Thursday night against Lindenwood, it meant players on the back of the depth chart got to make appearances. The Jayhawks held a 34-0 lead at halftime over their ...

Miller’s offseason progress already on display in opening-night appearance

Kansas City, Kan. — Kansas defensive end Dean Miller saw the effects of his offseason body transformation borne out in a couple ways on Thursday night. First, sartorially. “Our guys wear suits to the game, and he’s a guy that says ‘My suit doesn’t fit anymore,’” head coach Lance ...

Notebook: KU experienced both CMP and Arrowhead in season’s first week

Kansas City, Kan. — The Jayhawks may have made their season debut at Children’s Mercy Park on Thursday, but the week of practice leading up to their victory over Lindenwood also gave them a glimpse of their next temporary home. Kansas practiced at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, the home ...

KU cruises past Lindenwood for 48-3 victory in season opener

Kansas City, Kan. — Two early turnovers gave the initial impression of a sluggish start to the season by the Kansas football team, but three touchdowns in three minutes dispelled that perception quite quickly. KU scored in all its classic ways — a Devin Neal rush, a Mello Dotson pick-6 ...