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Kansas Jayhawks Football: July 6 Updates & Recruiting News to Know

It was an eventful week for Lance Leipold and Kansas, and a key event is circled on the Jayhawks' calendar.
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Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images | Candice Ward-Imagn Images

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The Kansas Jayhawks had an active weekend on the recruiting trail and are gearing up for one of the Big 12’s biggest offseason events. Here are the headlines you need to know about regarding KU football for the upcoming week.

3. Kansas Offers 2027 Wide Receiver Jai Jones

The Jayhawks offered Jai Jones, one of the top wideouts in the 2027 recruiting class, over the weekend. He is a consensus 3-star recruit and a top-500 prospect among the country's rising juniors. KU is looking to continue its strong pipeline in the state of Arizona.

2. A New Era of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium

Kansas unveiled its long-anticipated updated design of Kivisto Field on Thursday, the playing surface at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The refreshed look includes end zone block lettering, transparent sideline details, and a front-and-center Jayhawk.

1. Big 12 Media Days Begin July 8

Big 12 Media Days are just a few days away for Kansas and other schools in the conference. Hosted in The Star in Frisco, Texas, Lance Leipold and four of his top players will represent the program at the event, which lasts from July 8-9.

More: Kansas Football Reveals Attendees for 2025 Big 12 Media Days

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Joshua Schulman
JOSHUA SCHULMAN

A longtime Kansas basketball and football fan, Josh is at The College of New Jersey majoring in Communications and minoring in Journalism. Josh has over 1,000 published articles on KU athletics on FanSided's Through the Phog, with additional work at Pro Football Network and Last Word on Sports. In his free time, Josh often broadcasts TCNJ football games on WTSR 91.3FM.

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