Long Island University at Kansas - 2026 Matchup Preview
Long Island University logo Long Island University Sharks at Kansas JayhawksKansas logo
Friday, September 4th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Memorial Stadium - Lawrence, KS

 
Sharks (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 14 - 39 (14 - 39 on Road)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: Kansas -4  (SP+ KU -4)
KU Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
Jayhawks (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Lance Leipold (27 - 35)
Avg Score : 28 - 27 (33 - 22 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#84)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Long Island University's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/4 Long Island University at Kansas+4

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Predictions for Long Island University's Schedule
Kansas's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/4 Kansas vs Long Island University-25
Sat 9/12 Kansas vs Missouri+13.5
Sat 9/19 Kansas at Arizona State+5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/3 Kansas vs Middle Tennessee-21.5
Sat 10/10 Kansas at Utah+17.5
Sat 10/17 Kansas at Kansas State+7.5
Sat 10/24 Kansas vs Baylor-2
Sat 10/31 Kansas at TCU+9
Sat 11/7 Kansas vs UCF-6
Sat 11/14 Kansas at West Virginia-1.5
Sat 11/21 Kansas vs BYU+11.5
Sat 11/28 Kansas at Oklahoma State-7

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Predictions for Kansas's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
LIU0%140%000%000%390%0%0000
KU#26 (.25)48% (13)28.151% (6)3.53 (3)17046% (31)2203.94 (47)#121 (.25)42% (69)26.841% (62)42% (71)4.24 (120)39.81.10.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
LIU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
KU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
LIU Offense214140%00000000%0%0%0%0%
KU Defense1226.822.141.7%4.240.8 - - - - - 51%48%41%42%18%.25
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
LIU Defense239390%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
KU Offense1228.132.648.4%3.941.1213901702204.851%47%51%46%14%.25

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Long Island University20:000NAN%0%0000000100
Kansas1230:4020.639%57%539.81.10.86.32129.1
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
LIU Offense20%0%000000%0%0
KU Defense1251% (78)41% (62) - - - - .13 (87)2.84 (57)77% (110)11% (25)1.1 (125)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
LIU Defense20%0% - - - - 00%0%0
KU Offense1251% (53)51% (6)35.5169.84.817 (99).22 (19)3.53 (3)84% (3)9% (44)0.87 (111)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
LIU Offense20%0%000000000%0%0%0
KU Defense1248% (67)42% (71) - - - - - - 4 (75).39 (122)1.7 (126)34% (34)33% (103).43 (124)7% (43)2.2 (125)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
LIU Defense20%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
KU Offense1247% (87)46% (31)17.628.82207.712.523 (8)8 (7).32 (45)1.5 (76)28% (20)32% (41).27 (81)6% (55)1.8 (120)

Long Island University's Power Ratings
Long Island University's Power Rating: NR
Long Island University's Offense Rating: NR
Long Island University's Defense Rating: NR
2026 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Long Island University's 2026 Expected Record: -
Long Island University's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Long Island University's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Long Island University's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average NEC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 883.28
Average FBS Talent: 705.75

Power Ratings Matchup
Long Island University:    Kansas: 3.96

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Long Island University:    Kansas: 4.1




Kansas's Power Ratings
Kansas's Power Rating: 3.96  #63
Kansas's Offense Rating: 13.00  #53
Kansas's Defense Rating: 19.18  #79
2026 Talent Rating: 728.00  #69
Blue Chip Ratio: 2  #79
Kansas's 2026 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Kansas's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.1  #58
Kansas's Offense SP+ Rating: 30.9  #48
Kansas's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.5  #76

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 796.63
Average Power Five Talent: 883.28
Average FBS Talent: 705.75


Long Island University Scoring
Offense: 14 PPG
Offense on Road: 14
Defense: 39 PPG
Defense on Road: 39

Long Island University's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Kansas 29
Long Island University 25

Projected Total Points: 54
Kansas Scoring
Offense: 28.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 32.6
Defense: 26.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 22.1

Kansas's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Kansas000 Overs
Long Island University000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#NR) LIU at (#63) KU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatLIUKU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #63
SP+SP+NR #58
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNR #69
Blue ChipsBC%NR #79
Long Island University on Offense
CategoryCat
LIU OffKU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNR #69
ExplosiveExpNR #131
PPAPPANR #121
PowerPwrNR #79
SP+SP+NR #76
Pts POPPONR #120
HavocHavNR #26
Long Island University Run Game
CategoryCat
LIU OffKU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNR #62
Run ExplRExpNR #125
PPAExpNR #87
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #57
Stuff RateStuffNR #32
TackleTak - NR
Long Island University Pass Game
CategoryCat
LIU OffKU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNR #71
Pass ExplPExlNR #126
PPAExpNR #122
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NR #25
DB HavocDBNR #43
Kansas on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51%
CategoryCatKU OffLIU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #13NR
ExplosiveExp #113NR
PPAPPA #26NR
PowerPwr #53NR
SP+SP+ #48NR
Pts POPPO #47NR
HavocHav #52NR
Kansas Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51%
CategoryCat
KU OffLIU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #6NR
Run ExplRExp #111NR
PPAExp #19NR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #3NR
Stuff RateStuff #8NR
TackleTak - NR
Kansas Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51%
CategoryCatKU OffLIU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #31NR
Pass ExplPExl #76NR
PPAExp #45NR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #44NR
DB HavocDB #55NR
Program Comparison
KU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4

LIU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'26 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Memorial Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
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LIU's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
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Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG

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LIU's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
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KU's OC Jim Zebrowski (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Chase Jenkins (Tr)11917269%1025926.0
Cole Ballard102246%108114.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Yasin Willis (Tr)12955344.341
Chase Jenkins (Tr)15153153.534
Jalen Dupree (Tr)10250825.031
Dylan Edwards (Tr)3420526.075
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Nik McMillan (Tr)61975316.055
Emmanuel Henderson Jr.45766517.093
Nahzae Cox (Tr)40473511.843
Cam Pickett45449310.038

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KU's DC D.K. McDonald (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jibreel Al-Amin (Tr)516342
Eamon Smalls (Tr)504110
Austin Alexander464002
Jalen Todd442214
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Leroy Harris III317518
Jibreel Al-Amin (Tr)516342
Jalen Todd442214
Blake Herold435243
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Leroy Harris III317518
Jalen Todd442214
Roman Pearson (Tr)271004