Kansas Football Fall Camp: Day 1 News and Notes

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The Kansas football team kicked off fall camp on Thursday as the 2025 college football season now sits just 30 days away.
With more than 30 seniors gone from last year’s roster, there is expected to be a lot of battles and competition among several position groups during camp this year as head coach Lance Leipold and his staff determine what the depth chart and starting lineup will look like in Week 1 against Fresno State.
Here are some highlights of what Leipold had to say to reporters following Thursday’s practice.
- The team had a “great attitude” and Leipold loved their hustle on day one.
- Leipold commended the transfers they’ve brought in and how hard they’ve worked over the spring and summer to get to where they are today.
- Quarterback Jalon Daniels was “full speed, taking every rep,” and Leipold said that continuity is something they missed this time last year.
- Center Bryce Foster isn’t practicing but should be “shortly.”
- He called the new stadium a “game-changer” for the program and it’s something both players and coaches are excited about.
- The team plans to hold their first practice inside the new football stadium on Aug. 1. It will be a night-time practice, and they’re hoping to have multiple practices in the stadium before the start of the season.
Watch today’s press conference for full quotes and comments from KU’s head coach.
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A Topeka native and lifelong Jayhawk, Dillon Davis was born into the fandom during a Kansas basketball NCAA Tournament run in the early ‘90s. Since graduating from the University of Kansas in 2014, he has channeled that passion into sportswriting, contributing thousands of stories to the KU beat since 2018. Following tenures at Armchair Media and Fansided, Dillon joined Kansas on SI in May 2025 to bring his unique storytelling and deep-rooted perspective to Jayhawk fans across the country. KC Sports Network is the premier destination for Kansas City sports fans with podcasts, YouTube and social media content. Stay connected with the latest news and analysis by following KCSN on all social media platforms.
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