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Kansas

Conference: Big 12
Power Rank: 12.8
Record: 5-7
ATS: 5-6-1
O/U: 4-7-1

2025 Schedule

Location
Opponent
Result
ATS
O/U
vs
Fresno State
W 31-7
W
Under
vs
Wagner
W 46-7
Push
Push
at
Missouri
L 31-42
L
Over
vs
West Virginia
W 41-10
W
Under
vs
Cincinnati
L 34-37
L
Over
at
UCF
W 27-20
W
Under
at
Texas Tech
L 17-42
L
Under
vs
Kansas State
L 17-42
L
Over
vs
Oklahoma State
W 38-21
L
Over
at
Arizona
L 20-24
W
Under
at
Iowa State
L 14-38
L
Under
vs
Utah
L 21-31
W
Under

Latest Preview (Week Recent)

Daniels Shows Elite Passing Ability Despite Limited Playing Time

Jalon Daniels threw for 280 yards and 4 touchdowns while playing just one drive in the second half, demonstrating exceptional efficiency and arm talent. His connection with Emmanuel Henderson (6 catches, 130 yards, 2 TDs) shows a developing chemistry that could be crucial against stronger opponents like Missouri next week.

Red Zone Turnovers Remain a Critical Concern

Kansas committed both turnovers of the game in the red zone, including a Daniels interception in the end zone that clearly bothered the quarterback. These costly mistakes against an overmatched FCS opponent highlight a weakness that could be exploited by Big 12 competition, particularly in the upcoming rivalry game against Missouri.

Dominant Ground Game and Offensive Line Control

The Jayhawks rushed for 285 yards with Daniel Hishaw contributing 89 yards and a touchdown in just the first half. Kansas controlled the line of scrimmage and outgained Wagner 623-143 total yards, showing the physical dominance needed for conference play.

Third Down Efficiency Issues Despite Overwhelming Advantage

Kansas converted just 4 of 10 third downs against an inferior opponent, indicating potential struggles in crucial situations. This inefficiency could become problematic against Missouri's defense and suggests the offense may not be as polished as the final score indicates.

Defense Stifles Opponent But Faces Major Step Up in Competition

The Kansas defense limited Wagner to just 143 total yards and only one drive longer than 20 yards, but this performance came against an FCS team. The real test comes next week against Missouri, where the defense will need to prove it can maintain this level against Power 5 competition in their first conference rivalry game since 2011.