KU Football

Hurley has adapted to ‘whole different culture’ since arriving at KU

Jahlil Hurley’s dream was to stay in the SEC. The Alabama transfer had entered the portal after two years with the Crimson Tide, and after having grown up in Florence, Ala. When he came out of high school as a four-star prospect, Auburn, Florida and Georgia were also among the schools he had ...

Transfers, former reserves continue to battle for starting spots on KU’s O-line

Competition is still raging at a pair of positions along the offensive line as the Kansas football team proceeds through its final practices of training camp. That’s no surprise to those in the program. “I thought at the end of the day, knowing the type of men we brought into our room, ...

Foster ‘full go’ for final stretch of fall camp

If Kansas center Bryce Foster is a race car, then, as offensive line coach Daryl Agpalsa puts it, the restrictor plates are now off. As of Friday’s practice, the 13th overall of KU’s fall training camp, it’s full speed ahead for Foster. The coaching staff has gradually ramped him up ...

Taking advantage of KU’s schematic fit, Bray brings versatility to Jayhawks

Defensive end Alex Bray had seen the Jayhawks up close as much as just about anyone who joined Kansas during the offseason. He had faced off against KU each of the last two seasons as his previous school, Illinois, split a home-and-home series against the Jayhawks. “The atmosphere here, it ...

KU will need leadership, production from its senior defensive tackles

Defensive tackle might be one of the deepest positions on the Kansas football team this season. The Jayhawks have at least six legitimate veteran options on the interior line, as part of a defense that features significant numbers of newcomers at virtually every other position. Sixth-year ...

Harris making strong impression after summer transfer

When Kansas coach Lance Leipold talked about Leroy Harris III at Big 12 media days on July 9, he noted that the defensive end from Brentwood, Tenn., had “an opportunity to redshirt.” Three weeks later, though, with some early practices in fall camp under his belt, Harris had become for ...