The first year of college football can be a whirlwind for a lot of players. They’re brought to a tougher level of competition with more nuance to learn in schemes and technique. Kansas freshman Trey Brown hasn’t had that issue so far. From spring ball to fall camp, Brown has consistently shown a readiness to perform right away. The key to success for Brown has been pretty simple: just take in the guidance ...
The Free State football team is younger than a season ago, but the Firebirds still have a lot of exciting pieces to help the team compete in the Sunflower League. “We’ve got a lot of high-end guys who are really good, but we’ve also got a lot of new guys,” coach Kevin Stewart said. “We need them to develop fast.” The Firebirds, particularly offensively, start with the senior duo of running back ...
Lawrence High made the mile-trip north on Thursday to host an open scrimmage at the Kansas football practice fields ahead of next week’s season opener. “We had a nice night,” Lawrence coach Jason Thoren said. “They were flying around. They’ve had a great summer. It goes all the way back to the start of summer and what they’ve put in. I’m excited.” The Lions practiced with the team’s No. 1 ...
The Kansas Athletics board of directors approved the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 that includes a $13.2 million deficit, a $2.6 million improvement from fiscal year 2026, on Thursday. Kansas Athletics is operating in an expected budget deficit as the university navigates revenue sharing with student athletes and the renovations at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium that hamper the possible revenue of ...
The Kansas training camp battle at quarterback has ended with redshirt sophomore Isaiah Marshall on top, a KU spokesperson confirmed to the Journal-World. ESPN first reported the news. Marshall beat out former walk-on and fourth-year Jayhawk Cole Ballard for the starting gig, along with incoming transfer Chase Jenkins, who came to KU after playing three years at Rice. Ballard and Marshall both saw time on the ...
Amid camp battles for positions, a new-look offense and a slew of incoming transfers getting comfortable in a new setting, the Kansas offensive line is jelling together. For the Jayhawks on the offensive line, chemistry and communication is as important as technique or understanding of the offensive scheme. The group that plays needs to understand what it sees and what each is thinking to block the defensive ...