KU Football

In the mood for spring football? This UFL team features 3 former Jayhawks

A new franchise in the United Football League has gone heavy on Lance Leipold-era Kansas football players in constructing its roster. The Louisville Kings, who will kick off their inaugural season against the Birmingham Stallions on Friday at 8 p.m. at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, ...

Hanika back from injury — again — and still pursuing football dreams

A lengthy recovery process after an injury is nothing new for former Kansas tight end DeShawn Hanika. He just has a habit of making each one a bit less lengthy. “You know, in my eyes, timetables are meant to be broken,” he said. So there was Hanika on the turf field at the Anderson ...

KU Athletics to receive payout of $2.7 million for participating in London game

When Kansas agreed to relinquish a home football game in Lawrence in order to play in the Union Jack Classic in London against Arizona State, athletic director Travis Goff asserted that the move would be “financially beneficial” for the university. Just how beneficial in terms of dollars ...

Wide receiver Tong commits to KU football class of 2027

The Kansas football team has added its second commitment in the class of 2027, securing a promising prospect within its home region. Wide receiver Deng Tong, from Oak Park High School in Kansas City, Missouri, announced his commitment to the Jayhawks on Thursday afternoon. "After a lot of ...

Could Cruz be KU’s next offensive lineman in the professional ranks?

Starting at tackle for the Kansas football team has been a reliable path to professional opportunities in recent seasons. The Jayhawks’ two tackles from the 2024 season, Logan Brown and Bryce Cabeldue, won Super Bowl rings last month with the Seattle Seahawks. “I actually just met them ...