Kansas Jayhawks (@KU_Football)
Lance Leipold (5th year) (22-28)
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 6.3 - 5.7 (#70) | SOS: (#51)
Power (#53) | Off (#30) | Def (#79) | Roster | Portals | Croots
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 6.3 - 5.7 (#70) | SOS: (#51)
| Kansas's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/22 | Kansas vs Fresno State | -12.5 | |||||
| Thu 8/28 | Kansas vs Wagner | -27.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/5 | Kansas at Missouri | +13 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 9/19 | Kansas vs West Virginia | -7 | |||||
| Fri 9/26 | Kansas vs Cincinnati | -1.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/3 | Kansas at UCF | -2.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/10 | Kansas at Texas Tech | +9.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 10/24 | Kansas vs Kansas State | +8 | |||||
| Fri 10/31 | Kansas vs Oklahoma State | -8.5 | |||||
| Fri 11/7 | Kansas at Arizona | -4 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/21 | Kansas at Iowa State | +9 | |||||
| Fri 11/28 | Kansas vs Utah | +3 | |||||
Record Prediction: 6.3 - 5.7 #70
Schedule Rating: #51
Future 2026 Schedule
| Kansas's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Kansas vs Lindenwood | -48.5 | 62.5 | W 48 - 3 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Kansas at Illinois | -4.5 | 58.5 | L 17 - 23 | U | N | |
| Fri 9/13 | Kansas vs UNLV | -7.0 | 57.0 | L 20 - 23 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Kansas at West Virginia | +1.5 | 56.0 | L 28 - 32 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Kansas vs TCU | -1.5 | 58.5 | L 27 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/5 | Kansas at Arizona State | +2.5 | 50.0 | L 31 - 35 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/19 | Kansas vs Houston | -4.5 | 45.5 | W 42 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Kansas at Kansas State | +10.0 | 56.5 | L 27 - 29 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/9 | Kansas vs Iowa State | +2.5 | 50.5 | W 45 - 36 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Kansas at BYU | +3.0 | 55.5 | W 17 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Kansas vs Colorado | +2.5 | 59.0 | W 37 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Kansas at Baylor | -2.5 | 62.5 | L 17 - 45 | U | N | |
2024 Record: 5 - 7 (B12: 4 - 5)
Spread Record 5 - 7 - 0 | O/U 5 - 7
2025 class: 178 points #72
2024 class: 203 points #44
2023 class: 170 points #73
2022 class: 106 points #116
2021 class: 183 points #52
Average Class Ranking: #71
Average Recruiting Points: 168
2024 class: 203 points #44
2023 class: 170 points #73
2022 class: 106 points #116
2021 class: 183 points #52
Average Class Ranking: #71
Average Recruiting Points: 168
Class Averages
Big 12 Class: 201 #49
Power 4 Class: 225 #49
FBS Class: 179 #69
Big 12 Class: 201 #49
Power 4 Class: 225 #49
FBS Class: 179 #69
2020 class: 179 points #57
2019 class: 166 points #70
2018 class: 179 points #60
2017 class: 159 points #71
2016 class: 159 points #70
Average Class Ranking: #66
Average Recruiting Points: 168
2019 class: 166 points #70
2018 class: 179 points #60
2017 class: 159 points #71
2016 class: 159 points #70
Average Class Ranking: #66
Average Recruiting Points: 168
Offensive Coordinator Jim Zebrowski
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Daniels | 171 | 300 | 57% | 2454 | 14 | 12 | 8.2 |
| Cole Ballard | 5 | 6 | 83% | 51 | 1 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Daniels | 93 | 447 | 6 | 4.8 | 33 |
| Daniel Hishaw Jr. | 65 | 376 | 3 | 5.8 | 32 |
| Cam Pickett (Tr) | 17 | 170 | 2 | 10.0 | 34 |
| Cole Ballard | 5 | 42 | 0 | 8.4 | 16 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Pickett (Tr) | 49 | 528 | 2 | 10.8 | 65 |
| Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (Tr) | 4 | 82 | 0 | 20.5 | 34 |
| Daniel Hishaw Jr. | 3 | 33 | 0 | 11.0 | 17 |
| Leshon Williams (Tr) | 4 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 | 11 |
Defensive Coordinator D.K. McDonald
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Sipp Jr. (Tr) | 79 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Trey Lathan (Tr) | 79 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| D.J. Graham | 42 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Taylor Davis | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Sipp Jr. (Tr) | 79 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Dean Miller | 32 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| D.J. Withers | 21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Lathan (Tr) | 79 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Miller | 32 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Lyrik Rawls (Tr) | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Joseph Sipp Jr. (Tr) | 79 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 54% #76
Offense Returning Production: 61% #54
Defense Returning Production: 47% #96
Overall Returning Production: 54% #76
Offense Returning Production: 61% #54
Defense Returning Production: 47% #96
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #36
26 Commits, 85.8 Avg Rating
33% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 30% TY
2025 Portal Class #36
26 Commits, 85.8 Avg Rating
33% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 30% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 730.00 #66
Offense Talent #73 | Defense Talent #50
2024 #60 | 2023 #69 | 2022 #70 | 2021 #72
2025 Talent Rating: 730.00 #66
Offense Talent #73 | Defense Talent #50
2024 #60 | 2023 #69 | 2022 #70 | 2021 #72
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 5 - 7
2024 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
2023 Record: 9 - 4
2023 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6
2022 Record: 6 - 7
2022 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 7 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 9 - 4
Four Year Record: 20 - 18
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 20 - 17 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 12 - 15
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 5 - 7
2024 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
2023 Record: 9 - 4
2023 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6
2022 Record: 6 - 7
2022 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 7 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 9 - 4
Four Year Record: 20 - 18
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 20 - 17 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 12 - 15
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 2 - 10
2021 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 4 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
2020 Record: 0 - 9
2020 Conf Record: 0 - 8
Spread: 2 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 3
2019 Record: 3 - 9
2019 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
2018 Record: 3 - 9
2018 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 7 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
Eight Year Record: 28 - 55
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 38 - 44 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 18 - 47
2021 Record: 2 - 10
2021 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 4 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
2020 Record: 0 - 9
2020 Conf Record: 0 - 8
Spread: 2 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 3
2019 Record: 3 - 9
2019 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
2018 Record: 3 - 9
2018 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 7 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
Eight Year Record: 28 - 55
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 38 - 44 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 18 - 47
| Kansas Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2023 | Rate Bowl | Kansas vs UNLV | -8.0 | 64.5 | W 49 - 36 |
| 2022 | Liberty Bowl | Kansas vs Arkansas | +1.5 | 70.5 | L 53 - 55 |
Power Ranking Stats (2024)
More Stats (2024)
Overall Stats (2024)
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .32 (9) | 48% (16) | 4.68 (11) | 25.3 (132) | 51% | 67% | .23 (108) | 45% (99) | 3.83 (73) | 28.8 (64) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | .4 (5) | 48% (13) | 4.43 (27) | 28.4 (99) | 48% | 37% | .2 (83) | 45% (108) | 4.15 (102) | 29.8 (87) |
More Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 30:54 (64) | 21.5 (61) | 51% | 67% | 4.5 (9) | 38.4 (9) | 1.4 (61) | 1.4 | 5.8 (54) | 2.3 (48) | 2 |
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 30:55 (35) | 21.5 (42) | 48% | 37% | 5.6 (60) | 56.9 (98) | 1.3 (53) | 1.5 | 4.6 (95) | 1.8 (72) | 4 |
Overall Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 29.7 | 0 | 22.8 | 48.1% (16) | 4.68 (11) | 1.4 | 22 | 421 | 213 | 209 | 5.6 | 58% (19) | 41% (122) | 49% (15) | 48% (11) | 12% (19) | .32 (9) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 26 | 0 | 29.5 | 44.5% (99) | 3.83 (73) | 1.4 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% (58) | 50% (72) | 46% (104) | 43% (95) | 17% (54) | .23 (108) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 13 | 34.8 | 35.6 | 30.8 | 48.1% (13) | 4.43 (27) | 1.3 | 21 | 446 | 206 | 240 | 5.4 | 59% (13) | 40% (122) | 47% (28) | 51% (9) | 13% (16) | .4 (5) |
| 2023 Defense | 13 | 26.5 | 24.1 | 28 | 44.9% (108) | 4.15 (102) | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% (95) | 48% (43) | 46% (101) | 44% (102) | 15% (95) | .2 (83) |
Run Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 58% (19) | 49% (15) | 37.8 | 212.7 | 5.6 | 29 (18) | .33 (4) | 3.6 (3) | 83% (8) | 7% (20) | 1.08 (29) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 50% (58) | 46% (104) | - | - | - | - | .22 (117) | 3.4 (124) | 82% (117) | 10% (62) | 1 (78) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 13 | 59% (13) | 47% (28) | 38.4 | 206 | 5.4 | 32 (10) | .24 (20) | 3.42 (10) | 75% (52) | 8% (30) | 1.06 (36) |
| 2023 Defense | 13 | 52% (95) | 46% (101) | - | - | - | - | .2 (101) | 3.23 (99) | 78% (98) | 8% (111) | 1 (73) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 41% (122) | 48% (11) | 14.7 | 25.5 | 208.8 | 8.2 | 14.2 | 15 (98) | 12 (85) | .38 (17) | 1.6 (62) | 30% (38) | 36% (26) | .38 (51) | 5% (31) | 1.9 (117) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 50% (72) | 43% (95) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 (39) | .3 (101) | 1.7 (110) | 32% (60) | 33% (104) | .29 (61) | 7% (31) | 2.1 (80) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 13 | 40% (122) | 51% (9) | 15.4 | 23.9 | 240.1 | 10 | 15.6 | 24 (41) | 11 (68) | .67 (1) | 1.9 (4) | 31% (52) | 35% (24) | .5 (18) | 5% (26) | 2.2 (20) |
| 2023 Defense | 13 | 48% (43) | 44% (102) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 (21) | .23 (47) | 1.5 (23) | 31% (75) | 30% (59) | .29 (51) | 7% (48) | 2 (50) |
Team Notes (4/4) QB Daniels back, electric when healthy ❌
(4/4) RB rebuild. Hishaw exp'd, added Williams (Iowa) ❌
(4/4) OL 2/5 back, good LY. 3 portal adds ❌
(4/4) Def bad LY, replaces a lot. 11 portal adds ❌
(3/21) WR total rebuild. 3 portals. Pickett (BG) #1? ❌
(4/4) RB rebuild. Hishaw exp'd, added Williams (Iowa) ❌
(4/4) OL 2/5 back, good LY. 3 portal adds ❌
(4/4) Def bad LY, replaces a lot. 11 portal adds ❌
(3/21) WR total rebuild. 3 portals. Pickett (BG) #1? ❌
Injury Notes
Power Ratings Overall: 4.28 #57
Offense: 20.60 #34
Defense: 16.32 #80
SP+ Overall: 3.9 #48
SP+ Offense: 32.5 #25
SP+ Defense: 28.6 #78
Offense: 20.60 #34
Defense: 16.32 #80
SP+ Overall: 3.9 #48
SP+ Offense: 32.5 #25
SP+ Defense: 28.6 #78
Returning Prod '24 QB Jalon Daniels returns
Returning Production: 54% #76
Offense: 61% #54 | Defense: 47% #96
OL Prod: 58% #61, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2738 #78 | From Portal: 1076 #37
Rush Prod: 41% #91 | Rec Prod: 18% #127
Def Front Seven: 65% - Secondary: 41%
Returning Production: 54% #76
Offense: 61% #54 | Defense: 47% #96
OL Prod: 58% #61, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2738 #78 | From Portal: 1076 #37
Rush Prod: 41% #91 | Rec Prod: 18% #127
Def Front Seven: 65% - Secondary: 41%
Roster Team Talent #66 Blue Chips: 2% #73
Offense Talent #73 Defense Talent #50
Crootin Class #72 - 4 YR Rank #71
Portal Class #36 - 26 players, 86 Avg
33% of Roster from Portal, 30% TY
41 New Players, 47% of '25 Roster #87
Offense Talent #73 Defense Talent #50
Crootin Class #72 - 4 YR Rank #71
Portal Class #36 - 26 players, 86 Avg
33% of Roster from Portal, 30% TY
41 New Players, 47% of '25 Roster #87
2025 Schedule Record Prediction: 6.3 - 5.7 #70
Vegas Win Total Record: 7.5 - 4.5
Schedule Rating: 44 #51
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 0, Good: 5, Avg: 2, Bad: 4, Poor: 1
Vegas Win Total Record: 7.5 - 4.5
Schedule Rating: 44 #51
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 0, Good: 5, Avg: 2, Bad: 4, Poor: 1
Scoring Scoring: 29.7 - 26 (35 - 27) in '24
Scoring at Home: 0 - 0 | Road: 23 - 30
OC: Jim Zebrowski - in his first season
DC: D.K. McDonald - in his first season
Scoring at Home: 0 - 0 | Road: 23 - 30
OC: Jim Zebrowski - in his first season
DC: D.K. McDonald - in his first season
Records 2024 Record: 5 - 7 (5 - 7 - 0) (B12: 4 - 5)
2023 Record: 9 - 4 (8 - 5 - 0) (B12: 5 - 4)
2022 Record: 6 - 7 (7 - 5 - 1) (B12: 3 - 6)
4 Yr Record: (20 - 18) | 8 Yr Record: (28 - 55)
2023 Record: 9 - 4 (8 - 5 - 0) (B12: 5 - 4)
2022 Record: 6 - 7 (7 - 5 - 1) (B12: 3 - 6)
4 Yr Record: (20 - 18) | 8 Yr Record: (28 - 55)
'24 OffenseRun heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 41%
Great Offense Success Rate of 48%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.68 PPO
Great Run Success 49%
Great Pass Success 48%
Avg Offensive Turnovers
Good OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Good when off Schedule 36%
Great Offense Success Rate of 48%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.68 PPO
Great Run Success 49%
Great Pass Success 48%
Avg Offensive Turnovers
Good OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Good when off Schedule 36%
'24 DefenseAvg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.83 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 46%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Poor Field Position
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 68%
Poor when Opp is off Schedule 33%
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.83 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 46%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Poor Field Position
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 68%
Poor when Opp is off Schedule 33%
Team NotesQB Daniels back, electric when healthy
RB rebuild. Hishaw exp'd, added Williams (Iowa)
OL 2/5 back, good LY. 3 portal adds
Def bad LY, replaces a lot. 11 portal adds
WR total rebuild. 3 portals. Pickett (BG) #1?
New OC Zebrowski was Co-OC/QB LY
New DC McDonald promoted? Why?
Strange '24, 1-5 to 5-7. Underachieved
RB rebuild. Hishaw exp'd, added Williams (Iowa)
OL 2/5 back, good LY. 3 portal adds
Def bad LY, replaces a lot. 11 portal adds
WR total rebuild. 3 portals. Pickett (BG) #1?
New OC Zebrowski was Co-OC/QB LY
New DC McDonald promoted? Why?
Strange '24, 1-5 to 5-7. Underachieved