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Preview: KU hopes for same result against Illinois in different year

After last year’s loss at Kansas, Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry found himself wondering what had happened. “You ask yourself why, and what could you have done different to ensure that you had success,” he told reporters on Monday. “Just from that standpoint, I probably ...

Listen: Rock Chalk Sports Talk on KU soccer, NFL and more

On the Sept. 6 episode of the Best of Rock Chalk Sports Talk Podcast from KLWN, Daniel Courtwright and Sean Kellerman review Kansas soccer results, react to Chiefs-Ravens, share audio from DJ Withers and Brian Borland, speak to David Lawrence, assess the sports stock market and pick games.

Listen: Rock Chalk Sports Talk on Chiefs, Royals and more

On the Sept. 5 episode of the Best of Rock Chalk Sports Talk Podcast from KLWN, Daniel Courtwright and Sean Kellerman preview the Chiefs; share audio from Cornell Wheeler, Michael Ford and Jeff Grimes; speak to Brian Hanni and Glenn Kinley; and talk about the Royals.

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 ...

Big 12 power rankings: Utah opens atop the rankings, with KU at 4th

Preseason favorite Utah earned the top spot in the first Big 12 power rankings of the season. The Utes, a newcomer to the league, received seven of a possible 16 first-place votes from a panel of media members who regularly cover the Big 12 Conference. Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Kansas ...