Head Coach: Lance Leipold, 3rd year, 8-17. 17th year overall: 154-56
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Kansas Jayhawks Football Preview 2023
The Kansas Jayhawks are looking to build on their 2022 season, which saw them go 5-7 overall and 3-6 in Big 12 play. Head coach Lance Leipold is entering his third season in Lawrence, and he has a solid foundation to work with.
The Jayhawks return a number of key players from last year's team, including quarterback Jason Bean, running back Devin Neal, and wide receiver Luke Grimm. Bean threw for 2,410 yards and 15 touchdowns last season, while Neal rushed for 1,255 yards and 10 touchdowns. Grimm caught 58 passes for 671 yards and five touchdowns.
The Jayhawks also have a strong defense, led by linebacker Gavin Potter and defensive back Kenny Logan Jr. Potter had 103 tackles last season, while Logan Jr. had four interceptions.
The Jayhawks' schedule is challenging in 2023, but they have a chance to make a bowl game if they can stay healthy and play up to their potential. They open the season with a home game against Missouri State, and they also have home games against BYU, UCF, and Texas Tech.
Here is a list of key players for the Kansas Jayhawks in 2023, along with their 2022 statistics:
- Jason Bean, QB: 2,410 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, 6 interceptions
- Devin Neal, RB: 1,255 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns
- Luke Grimm, WR: 58 receptions, 671 yards, 5 touchdowns
- Gavin Potter, LB: 103 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss
- Kenny Logan Jr., DB: 4 interceptions, 8 pass breakups
The Jayhawks' overall statistics from 2022 were:
- Points scored: 26.7 per game
- Points allowed: 30.8 per game
- Rushing yards per game: 172.9
- Passing yards per game: 206.7
- Total yards per game: 379.6
I predict that the Kansas Jayhawks will win 6 games in 2023. They have the talent to be a bowl team, but they will need to stay healthy and play up to their potential.
