Via Kansas Athletics
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Football was ranked No. 22 in the Associated Press (AP) Preseason Poll, the organization announced on Monday, marking Kansas’ first preseason appearance in the poll since 2009.
With Kansas being ranked No. 22 by the AP and No. 24 by the US LBM Coaches Poll, the Jayhawks are ranked in both major college football preseason polls for the first time since 2008. The Jayhawks were ranked No. 14 in the AP Preseason Poll and No. 13 in the Coaches Poll prior to the 2008 season. Kansas’ appearance in the AP Preseason Poll marks the seventh appearance in the preseason poll all-time, including the first in 15 years.
The preseason rankings come after Kansas finished the 2024 season at 9-4 in 2023, culminating in a 49-36 victory over UNLV in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Dec. 26, 2023. The bowl victory was Kansas’ first since 2008 and Kansas’ first nine-win season since 2007.
Kansas was recently picked fourth in the Big 12 Preseason Poll on July 2, which was Kansas’ highest preseason ranking since the Big 12 went to a non-divisional format in 2011. The Jayhawks have been recognized on numerous preseason watch lists, including Lawrence Arnold (Biletnikoff), Jalon Daniels (Davey O’Brien, Walter Camp, Maxwell), Devin Neal (Doak Walker, Maxwell), Luke Hosford (Mannelly), Cobee Bryant (Bednarik, Nagurski, Thorpe) and Jared Casey (Wuerffel).
Kansas football kicks off its 2024 season on Thursday, August 29, when the Jayhawks host Lindenwood in Children’s Mercy Park at 7 p.m. CT. The following week, Kansas travels to Illinois on Saturday, September 7, then returns to Children’s Mercy Park on Friday, September 13 at 6 PM to host UNLV. Other home opponents for the Jayhawks include TCU, Houston, Iowa State and Colorado – all of which will be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Four-game season tickets for the 2024 campaign inside GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium are on sale starting at just $230. Seating options include bowl seating, premium, and more. To purchase tickets, and for more information, please click here.
Furthermore, Sports Combo Passes for KU Students are also available for just $175. The pass includes access to both football and basketball tickets and can be purchased online. For more information on student tickets, or to purchase today, click here.
Kansas in the AP Preseason Poll All-Time
Season Ranking
2024 22
2009 25
2008 14
1996 24
1976 19
1961 8
1952 17
