AP Top 25 Poll

#23 Kansas Jayhawks

2024

Overall Record

9-4

Last Game

vs UNLV W 49-36

Conference Record

5-4

Next Game

@UNLV 12/26/2023

FILE - Kansas head coach Lance Leipold leads his team onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Missouri State Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas football coach Lance Leipold signed an amended contract that increased his overall compensation to more than $40 million through the 2029 season. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Kansas football coach Lance Leipold gets amended deal worth more than $40M through 2029 season

Kansas football coach Lance Leipold signed an amended contract that increased his overall compensation to more than $40 million through the 2029 season.

FILE- In this Oct. 24, 2009, file photo, a full house at Kansas Memorial Stadium watches the first half of an NCAA college football game between Oklahoma and Kansas in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas will play its entire schedule on the road next season, though some of those games will be played just down the road in venues that should create a home atmosphere. The school is building a new stadium. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

Kansas to play entire college football season on the road amid stadium construction

UNLV wide receiver Jacob De Jesus is tackled by Kansas safety O.J. Burroughs (5) and linebacker Taiwan Berryhill Jr. during the first half of the Guaranteed Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Bean throws for 6 TDs, Kansas overcomes flags to beat UNLV 49-36 in Guaranteed Rate Bowl

Cincinnati quarterback Emory Jones (5) receives a snap during the team's NCAA college football game against Kansas on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Cincinnati. (Carter Skaggs/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)

Rebounding programs UNLV and Kansas meet in Arizona in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl

UNLV running back Vincent Davis Jr. (5) runs for a touchdown ahead of Boise State cornerback A'Marion McCoy (21) during the first half of the Mountain West championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

Rising programs Kansas and UNLV to meet in Guaranteed Rate Bowl

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Kansas hires former Baylor and BYU assistant Jeff Grimes as offensive coordinator

Kansas has hired former Baylor and BYU assistant Jeff Grimes to be its assistant head coach and offensive coordinator.

UNLV linebacker Fred Thompkins, center, celebrates with teammates after making an interception and scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Mountain West championship NCAA college football game against Boise State, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

Kansas, UNLV will meet in Guaranteed Rate Bowl in first meeting between the schools since 2003

Kansas will face UNLV in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, the first meeting between the schools since the Jayhawks won 46-24 in 2003.

Penn State head coach James Franklin walks on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Penn State to hire Kansas’ Andy Kotelnicki as offensive coordinator, AP source says

No. 10 Penn State is hiring Kansas’ Andy Kotelnicki as its offensive coordinator. That’s according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision who spoke to The Associated Pres on condition of anonymity because details were being finalized and the hire still needed university approval.

Kansas running back Devin Neal, right, pats wide receiver Doug Emilien's helmet after Neal scored a touchdown against Cincinnati during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Cincinnati. (Carter Skaggs/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)

Bean returns from injury to help Kansas beat Cincinnati 49-16, snapping two-game skid

Jason Bean returned from injury to throw two touchdown passes and run for two more, helping Kansas snap a two-game losing streak with a 49-16 victory at Cincinnati.

Kansas running back Devin Neal runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Bowl-bound Kansas hoping to snap two-game skid at Cincinnati

Kansas started the season 7-2 but is looking to finish the season strong after dropping two straight at home.

Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott (34) is chased by Kansas safety Kenny Logan Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 23 K-State rallies from 11-point deficit to beat Kansas 31-27 in Sunflower Showdown

Will Howard threw two touchdown passes and ran for the go-ahead score, and No. 23 Kansas State took advantage of two special teams blunders by rival Kansas for a 31-27 win.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels intends to return to Jayhawks next season

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels said Thursday that he intends to return to the Jayhawks next season amid speculation that he could enter the transfer portal.

Texas Tech linebackers Ben Roberts (13) and Myles Cole (6) tackle Kansas quarterback Jason Bean (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Bean was injured on the play. (AP Photo/Colin E Braley)

No. 23 Kansas State tries to keep Big 12 title hopes alive with trip to rival Kansas

No. 23 Kansas State will try to keep its hopes of defending its Big 12 title alive when it visits Kansas on Saturday.

Texas Tech linebackers Ben Roberts (13) and Myles Cole (6) tackle Kansas quarterback Jason Bean (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Bean was injured on the play. (AP Photo/Colin E Braley)

No. 23 K-State still has eyes on a Big 12 title shot as its trip to rival Kansas arrives

No. 23 Kansas State still has hopes of defending its Big 12 title as it prepares to visit Kansas on Saturday for the latest edition of the Sunflower Showdown.

Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks (28) rushes for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E Braley)

Texas Tech upsets No. 19 Kansas 16-13 on a late game-winning field goal by Gino Garcia

Gino Garcia hit a game-winning 30-yard field goal with 3 seconds to play and Texas Tech upset No. 19 Kansas 16-13 on Saturday.

Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) celebrates with teammate wide receiver Luke Grimm (11) at the end of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. Kansas won 28-21. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

No. 19 Kansas tries to stay in Big 12 title hunt as Texas Tech comes to town

No. 19 Kansas will try to stay in the mix for the Big 12 title game when Texas Tech visits on Saturday.

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire walks along the sideline during the team's NCAA college football game against TCU on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (Annie Rice/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)

No. 19 Kansas will try to stay in the Big 12 title picture as Texas Tech comes to town

Kansas needs a lot of help to reach the Big 12 title game. To have a chance, the No. 19 Jayhawks also have to keep winning.

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean (9) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

No. 22 Kansas holds off Iowa State 28-21 to reach 7-win mark for first time since 2008

Jason Bean passed for 287 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown to Lawrence Arnold after Iowa State pulled within three points in the fourth quarter, and the No. 22 Jayhawks held off the Cyclones for a 28-21 victory.

Kansas players celebrate with fans on the field after their NCAA college football game against Oklahoma Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 38-33. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Top 25: Kansas enters poll after shocking Oklahoma, which slips to No. 10

Oklahoma dropped four spots to No. 10 after being upset by Kansas, the top five teams held their places and the Jayhawks and rival Kansas State both entered The Associated Press college football poll.

Kansas players celebrate with fans on the field after their NCAA college football game against Oklahoma Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 38-33. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas beats No. 6 Oklahoma 38-33 for its 1st win over Sooners since 1997

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Devin Neal ran for 112 yards and the go-ahead touchdown for Kansas with 55 seconds left, Oklahoma’s Dillon Gabriel threw incomplete to the end zone on the final play of the game, and the Jayhawks beat the sixth-ranked Sooners 38-33 on Saturday.

Kansas fans celebrate on the field after their NCAA college football game against Oklahoma Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 38-33. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Neal scores go-ahead TD with 55 seconds left, KU holds on to beat No. 6 Oklahoma 38-33

Devin Neal ran for 112 yards and the go-ahead touchdown for Kansas with 55 seconds left, and Oklahoma’s Dillon Gabriel threw incomplete to the end zone on the final play of the game, as the Jayhawks beat the sixth-ranked Sooners 38-33 on Saturday.

Oklahoma defensive lineman Ethan Downs (40), linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) and defensive back Reggie Pearson (21) stop Central Florida running back RJ Harvey in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

No. 6 Oklahoma puts perfect start on the line when it heads to Kansas on Saturday

Sixth-ranked Oklahoma will try to stay in the College Football Playoff mix when the Sooners head to Kansas on Saturday.

Oklahoma wide receiver Jalil Farooq (3) is tripped up by Central Florida defensive back Demari Henderson on a kickoff return in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

No. 6 Oklahoma wary of upset possibilities as it heads to Kansas for a Big 12 showdown

No. 6 Oklahoma learned not to overlook anybody when it needed to stop a 2-point conversion inside of 2 minutes last week to preserve a 31-29 victory over UCF.

Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon II (0) runs past Kansas's Mello Dotson (3) and Marvin Grant (4) for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

Gordon gains more than 100 yards rushing, receiving; Oklahoma State tops No. 23 Kansas 39-32

Ollie Gordon II had 284 yards and two touchdowns from scrimmage to help Oklahoma State defeat No. 23 Kansas 39-32.

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean catches a snap during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

No. 23 Kansas looks to build on strong start against Oklahoma State

Kansas has won five of its first six games for the second straight year and wants to stay on track against Oklahoma State.

Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) is brought down by Central Florida defensive back Demari Henderson (8) after rushing for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

No. 23 Kansas looks to add to strong start against Oklahoma State

Kansas has positioned itself for a special season. The Jayhawks are ranked 23rd, with their only loss coming at Texas.

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean catches a snap during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Big 12 slate has Kansas backup QB likely facing Oklahoma State again, and a big rush against K-State

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are preparing to face the backup Kansas quarterback that beat them last year.

UCF defensive back Demari Henderson, left, knocks a pass away from Kansas wide receiver Trevor Wilson (7) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Neal, Hishaw showcase Kansas run game, Jayhawks run over UCF, 51-22

Devin Neal rushed for 154 yards on just 12 carries and Daniel Hishaw ran for another 134 yards and two touchdowns as Kansas dominated UCF 51-22 in a Big 12 Conference battle.

Central Florida running back RJ Harvey (7) looks for room to run against the Baylor defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

UCF heads to Kansas for first meeting with new Big 12 opponent, looking for first league win

UCF is headed to Kansas on Saturday for its first game against its new Big 12 opponent. The Knights nearly had their first conference win since joining the league last week but blew a 35-7 third-quarter lead in a 36-35 loss to Baylor.

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) runs for a touchdown against Kansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Jonathon Brooks and No. 3 Texas beats No. 24 Kansas 40-14 with Jayhawks QB Jalon Daniels out

Jonathon Brooks rushing for 217 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 3 Texas to a 40-14 win over No. 24 Kansas, which lost standout quarterback Jalon Daniels in pregame warmups with back stiffness.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 24 Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels misses start against No. 3 Texas with back tightness

Jalon Daniels did not start at quarterback for No. 24 Kansas against No. 3 Texas after leaving the field during pregame warmups.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels throw a pass against Nevada during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Reno Nev. (AP Photo/Andy Barron)

No. 24 Kansas and No. 3 Texas square off in a battle of Big 12 unbeatens

No. 24 Kansas plays at No. 3 Texas in a battle of two of the Big 12’s last three unbeaten. And it is another big chance for a program-elevating win for Kansas and coach Lance Leipold.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Illinois Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 24 Kansas returns to Austin to face No. 3 Texas in a Big 12 meeting of unbeaten teams

No. 24 and No. 3 Texas meet Saturday in a matchup of Big 12 unbeaten teams. It’s the Jayhawks’ first return to the site of a huge win that launched the program out of league cellar.

Kansas head coach Lance Leipold waits to run onto the field with his team before an NCAA college football game against BYU Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

A Big 12 matchup of undefeated teams is coming up this week when No. 3 Texas hosts No. 24 Kansas

There is a Big 12 matchup of undefeated teams when No. 24 Kansas plays at third-ranked Texas. Both are 4-0.

Duke quarterback Riley Leonard (13) reacts to fans after their victory over UConn in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Hartford, Conn.(AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

College football picks: ‘Hoops’ schools No. 17 Duke, No. 24 Kansas, Kentucky try to stay unbeaten

Feels a little like March Madness in September. Basketball blue bloods step into the spotlight in Week 5 of the college football season with No. 17 Duke, No. 24 Kansas and Kentucky all undefeated.