Kansas Jayhawks football boasts elite coach-QB duo. Can they live up to soaring national expectations?

Host Derek Johnson analyzes KU's potent combination of Lance Leipold and Jalon Daniels, ranking among just 14 schools with a top-20 coach and top-40 quarterback. ESPN's FPI projects Kansas tied for third in the Big 12, with an 87% bowl game probability and 11% conference title odds. Johnson breaks down position rankings, draft prospects, and the Jayhawks' path to success in a competitive Big 12 landscape.

Discover why experts are high on Kansas football and hear Johnson's take on recent KU volleyball ticketing issues.

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