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KU will be represented in NFL playoffs

The NFL playoffs will feature several former Kansas football players this year, including a couple who played extensively for their respective teams throughout the 2025 season. Guard Dominick Puni locked down a spot on the line all year for the San Francisco 49ers, the No. 6 seed in the NFC, ...

Productive Buffalo transfer receiver commits to KU

Even with Kansas coach Lance Leipold soon to be five years removed from his tenure overseeing the program at Buffalo, the Jayhawks will continue to have a western New York presence on their roster in 2026. Former Buffalo wide receiver Nik McMillan has committed to KU, his agent Matt Glose ...

Chiefs’ Nagy among coordinators with interview for Raiders’ top coaching spot

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders have scheduled interviews this week with three coordinators for their coaching position and have requested to speak with a position coach as they look to replace Pete Carroll. Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, Seattle Seahawks ...

KU receives commitment from Georgia Tech DB Pritchett

Former Georgia Tech defensive back Christian Pritchett has committed to join the Kansas football team, the Journal-World confirmed on Wednesday night. The safety from Harvey, Louisiana, will have two seasons left to play after working primarily on special teams during his two years with the ...

KU gets boost from Jackson’s defensive contributions

Darryn Peterson scored a season-high 32 points and hit three free throws to force overtime on Tuesday night, Melvin Council Jr. carried the Jayhawks through the extra period, Tre White poured in a workmanlike 26 points, Jamari McDowell hit one of the biggest shots of the game when KU trailed ...