WRITER: Henry Greenstein

Several additional Jayhawks reportedly bound for portal

With the official opening of the transfer portal on Friday came the apparent departures of several additional Jayhawks whose intentions to enter had not previously been widely reported. Namely, middle linebacker Joseph Sipp Jr. confirmed to the Journal-World on Friday that he will enter the transfer portal, and defensive end Dylan Brooks, cornerback Jacoby Davis and wide receiver Jaidyn Doss were included on a ...

Peterson on track to return against UCF

Kansas coach Bill Self said on Thursday that star guard Darryn Peterson is slated to play in the Jayhawks’ conference opener on Saturday at UCF. “Darryn’s practiced, same as before, but it’s a little bit of a different level now as far as his explosiveness,” Self said. “So unless something unforeseen happens, we should have all our full complement of guys going into the game Saturday.” Peterson ...

KU center Mercer headed to portal

Kansas will have another significant vacancy to fill on its offensive line during the offseason. Center Tyler Mercer, who spent one season with the Jayhawks, is entering the transfer portal, he announced on Thursday afternoon shortly before the portal was set to open on Friday. He will have three years of eligibility remaining as a redshirt sophomore. “The University of Kansas will always be a part of my ...

Leading tackler Lathan to enter portal

The hits keep coming for Kansas’ defense. KU middle linebacker Trey Lathan, the Jayhawks’ leading tackler from the 2025 season, announced late Thursday afternoon that he will enter the transfer portal. Lathan, who has one year of eligibility remaining, immediately becomes KU’s most significant offseason loss to this point, following other prominent departures on defense like linebacker Jon Jon Kamara and ...

Reserve lineman Lavrusky will transfer

Kansas offensive lineman Carter Lavrusky will enter the transfer portal. Lavrusky and his representation from Athlete Asset Protection Sports Agency both shared the news on Thursday night after it was initially reported by 247Sports. The 6-foot-6, 320-pound tackle will have three years of eligibility remaining. Lavrusky redshirted in 2024, then played 20 snaps in two games in 2025, according to Pro Football ...

KU signee Stanley set for All-America Game

The new year will begin with a significant showcase for a player who could mean a lot to the Kansas volleyball team down the line. Right-side hitter Taylor Stanley, a 2026 signee, will take part in the Under Armour All-America Game, an all-star match that purports to feature “the 28 best high school volleyball players in the country, hands down.” The event will take place at The Venue at UCF in Orlando, ...