The Kansas Jayhawks will open their season Friday night at home against Long Island University, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. on Classic Hits 104.1.

 

Lance Leipold is entering his sixth year as head coach of the Crimson and Blue and will look to get the Jayhawks back to a bowl game after back-to-back appearances in 2022 and 2023.

 

Kansas had a quarterback competition throughout the preseason after losing longtime starter Jalon Daniels to the NFL, with Leipold recently naming Isaiah Marshall the starter over Cole Ballard and Chase Jenkins. Leipold says all three quarterbacks bring plenty to the table.

 

Depth will be another strength for Kansas this season, with Leipold confident in the roster at several positions as long as the Jayhawks can stay healthy.

 

Kansas will look to open the season with a win, something the Jayhawks have done in each of Leipold’s first five years, when they host the Sharks Friday night. Pregame coverage begins at 5:30 p.m. on Classic Hits 104.1.