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FPI Predicts 3-9 Season for Kansas
17 Aug
Summary
- ESPN's FPI ranks Kansas football 13th in the Big 12.
- The model projects the Jayhawks to finish the season with a 3-9 record.
- Kansas faces tough matchups with only two projected wins outside tune-ups.
ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI), a respected predictive tool, has released its 2026 projections for college football teams, and the outlook for the Kansas Jayhawks is not optimistic. The FPI ranks Kansas at 13th among the 16 Big 12 teams, assigning them a low rating of 2.8.
The model anticipates a difficult season, projecting an overall record of 3-9 for the Jayhawks. While some projected losses are close contests, the general forecast indicates a lack of significant optimism surrounding the team's performance.
Kansas is expected to win only one home conference game, against UCF. There is a moderate chance of victory in London against Arizona State (47.4%). The team's recent streak of winning at least five games may be tested, especially with a new quarterback situation.
The projection is a stark contrast to recent years, particularly concerning the quarterback position. With Jalon Daniels having graduated, the performance of Cole Ballard and Isaiah Marshall will be crucial in determining the team's success this upcoming season.
