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Kansas Head Coach Lance Leipold on Getting the Jayhawks Back in the Big 12 Title Race
Sports Illustrated staff writer Bryan Fischer talks with Kansas head coach Lance Leipold at the 2026 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star’s Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, about the Jayhawks’ rising expectations, bouncing back from consecutive five-win seasons, replacing Jalon Daniels at quarterback, improved roster depth and getting Kansas back into the Big 12 championship and College Football Playoff conversation.
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Kansas Head Coach Lance Leipold on Getting the Jayhawks Back in the Big 12 Title Race
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Patience is in short supply and after a dizzying carousel spin last season, this group will be in the spotlight to find success this year.
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Betting odds, pick and prediction for the San Jose St. vs. USC matchup in Week 0 of the 2026 college football season.
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