2023 College Football Catalog: Previewing the Kansas Jayhawks
Just like the NFL season is right around the corner, college campuses are preparing to welcome back their football squads for the fall season.
As the summer progresses we will be taking a look into how many of the FBS college football programs fared in 2022, what they did during the offseason, and how they can find success during the 2023 season. Today, we move onto the Kansas Jayhawks to discuss their chances in the Big 12 conference this upcoming season.
Other Big 12 previews:
Big 10 previews:
- Michigan
- Ohio State
- Penn State
- Maryland
- Michigan State
- Indiana
- Rutgers
- Purdue
- Minnesota
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Wisconsin
- Nebraska
- Northwestern
Overview
2022 Results
- W vs. Tennesssee Tech, 56-10
- W @ West Virginia, 55-42
- W @ Houston, 48-30
- W vs. Duke, 35-27
- W vs. Iowa, 14-11
- L vs. (17) TCU, 31-38
- L @ Oklahoma, 42-52
- L @ Baylor, 23-35
- W vs (18) Oklahoma State, 37-16
- L @ Texas Tech, 28-43
- L vs. Texas, 14-55
- L @ (15) Kansas State, 27-47
- L vs. Arkansas, 53-55 (Liberty Bowl)
2022 All-Big 12 Members
- QB Jalon Daniels (Second-Team)
- TE Mason Fairchild (Second-Team)
- OL Mike Novitsky (Second-Team)
- DL Lonnie Phillips (Second-Team)
- DB Cobee Bryant (First-Team)
Recent Vikings Draft Picks
N/A
2023 Draft Selections
N/A
2023 Schedule
- 9/1 vs. Missouri State
- 9/8 vs. Illinois
- 9/16 @ Nevada
- 9/23 vs. BYU
- 9/30 @ Texas
- 10/7 vs. UCF
- 10/14 @ Oklahoma State
- 10/28 vs. Oklahoma
- 11/4 @ Iowa State
- 11/11 vs. Texas Tech
- 11/18 vs. Kansas State
- 11/25 @ Cincinnati
Notable Additions
- RB Dylan McDuffie (transfer portal, Georgia Tech)
- OT Logan Brown (transfer portal, Wisconsin)
- EDGE Dylan Brooks (transfer portal, Auburn)
- EDGE Austin Booker (transfer portal, Minnesota)
- DL Gabe Keys (transfer portal, Minnesota)
- DL Devin Phillips (transfer portal, Colorado State)
- LB JB Brown (transfer portal, Bowling Green)
- CB Damarius McGhee (transfer portal, LSU)
Recruit/transfer information can be found at 24/7 Sports
Notable Losses
- RB Ky Thomas (transfer portal, Kent State)
- WR Steven McBride (transfer portal, Hawaii)
- S Edwin White (transfer portal, North Alabama)
Transfer information can be found at 24/7 Sports
Keys to 2023
Jalon Daniels Has Star Potential
Jalon Daniels turned heads during the 2022 season not only with his arm talent, but also with his legs. He accrued 2014 passing yards and 18 TDs through the air compared to just 4 INTs. He also added 425 rushing yards and 7 rushing TDs, averaging a very strong 5.5 yards per carry.
Ahead of a 2024 Draft that looks to be loaded at the QB position, this season is Daniels’ chance to stand out amongst the crowd. He has ridiculous arm talent, and during the Liberty Bowl last season, he closed out the year with a truly historic showing, totaling 544 passing yards (a school record) and 6 TDs.
Virtually No Losses on Offense
If you took a peek at the “notable losses” section, you probably noticed that it was extraordinarily thin. This is because the Jayhawks maintained just about every main piece from their 2022 team, particularly on offense.
The group returns 10 starters from last season, and they added a stud offensive tackle in Wisconsin transfer Logan Brown. If they look anything like the 2022 group that averaged 35.6 points per game, this will be a very fun program to watch.
Can Kansas Improve Defensively?
Ultimately, what held Kansas back from being even better in 2022 was their defensive group. The unit cancelled out the effort from their offense, allowing 35.5 points per game a season ago.
However, they did add some intriguing pieces in LB JB Brown and CB Damarius McGhee. This should help a passing defense that PFF graded as the third-worst coverage group in the conference last year.
Prediction
- W vs. Missouri State
- L vs. Illinois
- W @ Nevada
- W vs. BYU
- L @ Texas
- W vs. UCF
- W @ Oklahoma State
- L vs. Oklahoma
- W @ Iowa State
- L vs. Texas Tech
- L vs. Kansas State
- W @ Cincinnati
Overall Record: 7-5 (5-4)
Josh Frey is a Class of 2020 graduate of The College of Idaho and managing editor of PurplePTSD.com. When he’s not writing about the NFL, Josh enjoys running, gaming, or rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks. Check out his Twitter account: @Freyed_Chicken.
