Chris Low ESPN Senior Staff Writer
Kansas senior receiver Daylon Charlot likes the way Les Miles keeps it real. But when it's time for business, it's time for business.
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3-9, 10th in Big 12
For Les Miles and Kansas football, the only way to go is up
Les Miles won't put a number on how many games Kansas will win this season, but rest assured, the Mad Hatter and the Jayhawks are ready for the challenge.
Kansas extends deal with Adidas through 2031
Kansas, which has worn Adidas gear since 2005, has lengthened its deal with the footwear and apparel company through 2031. An extension last year was put on hold amid an FBI investigation.
College football spring games: How to watch, what to expect
Need your college football fix? Here are this weekend's spring games, featuring Scott Frost in Year 2 at Nebraska, plus Ohio State, Alabama, Texas and many more.
Marty Smith's America The Podcast: Les Miles
What up y'all? We all know how funny Les Miles is, but in this interview you will see a different side of him. Plus, we have an announcement coming
RB Williams agrees to diversion in battery case
Kansas running back Pooka Williams has agreed to diversion terms for a misdemeanor domestic battery charge.
Fired coach Beaty sues Kansas over $3 million
David Beaty is suing Kansas' athletic department for $3 million he contends he is owed after he was fired in November. The school said it is withholding the money pending an NCAA investigation into possible rules violations.
Recruit trolls Big 12 rivals, paints chest during commitment (0:50)
How Les Miles, Mack Brown and other new head coaches are faring in recruiting
Salvaging a recruiting class is usually a new head coach's first priority. Some are doing pretty well in the 2019 class, and others are moving on the 2020.
Sam Khan Jr. ESPN Staff Writer
Les Miles hired Les Koenning to be Kansas' offensive coordinator. Miles had to fill the vacancy after his initial hire, Chip Lindsey, took the head coaching job at Troy. Koenning has been an OC at several Power 5 schools including Mississippi State (2009-13), Texas A&M (2003-07) and Alabama (2001-02). He was the running backs coach at Southern Miss the last two seasons.
Breaking down the Big 12 recruiting classes
Oklahoma and Texas are leading the way with a combined 23 of the Big 12's 30 ESPN 300 commitments, but several other classes are also filling holes well with 2019 recruits.
Sources: Troy expected to hire Kansas OC Lindsey
Chip Lindsey, who joined Kansas as its offensive coordinator last month, is expected to be named head coach at Troy, sources told ESPN's Adam Rittenberg. He replaces Neal Brown, who moved on to West Virginia last week.
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Staff Writer
ESPN sources: Kansas offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey is expected to be named the next head coach at Troy. Football Scoop first reported the move. Lindsey joined the Kansas staff last month after spending the last two seasons as Auburn's offensive coordinator. He returns to his native Alabama, where he began his career as a longtime high school coach. Troy also considered Tulane offensive coordinator Will Hall, Louisiana-Lafayette defensive coordinator Ron Roberts and Ole Miss linebackers coach Jon Sumrall for the job.
10 big, bold predictions for 2019
Mark it down for 2019: Trevor Lawrence will win the first of two Heismans, while Mack Brown and Les Miles sit out bowl season in their returns.
Jayhawks' Williams granted diversion in case
Kansas RB Pooka Williams will have a domestic battery charge for allegedly punching an 18-year-old woman in the stomach kept off his record if he completes diversion.
Grading every Power 5 team's recruiting class
The SEC has busted the curve at the midterm point with three teams earning A-plus grades.
Les Miles' biggest challenge at Kansas is just getting people interested
After adding just 10 prospects on his first signing day, the task ahead of Les Miles appears just as daunting as when he was hired five weeks ago.
Kansas player punched woman, affidavit says
A woman says Kansas running back Pooka Williams punched her in the stomach and grabbed her by the throat in a Dec. 5 incident, according to an arrest affidavit. Williams, suspended from the team, has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery.
The best of the Big 12 and other Power 5 conferences
In addition to all-conference teams, here are the top players, coaches and freshmen from each Power 5 league.
Kansas RB arrested in domestic battery case
Kansas running back Pooka Williams, the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year, has been arrested on suspicion of domestic battery.
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Staff Writer
Sources: Ex-Kansas coach David Beaty will not be in Austin this week helping Texas prepare for the Big 12 title game. He'll remain at his home in Kansas. He will speak with Longhorns coach Tom Herman over the phone to give his thoughts on the game, but the two have talked regularly throughout the season about certain teams. They're good friends. This isn't really out of the ordinary, I'm told.
Ex-KU coach Beaty to help Texas prep for OU
Former Kansas coach David Beaty will help Texas prepare for the Big 12 title game, coach Tom Herman said Monday.
Mitch Sherman ESPN Staff Writer
Texas to the Big 12 title game. The No. 14 Longhorns avoid another colossal upset at Kansas, winning 24-17 with a lot of defense and a little of everything else. First appearance in the title game for Texas since 2009.
Kansas' Bender fires 31-yard TD pass (0:25)
Pooka Williams Jr. rips of 57-yard TD (0:30)
2018 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 8-1 | 12-2 |
| Texas | 7-2 | 10-4 |
| Iowa State | 6-3 | 8-5 |
| West Virginia | 6-3 | 8-4 |
| TCU | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Baylor | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Kansas State | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Texas Tech | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Oklahoma State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Kansas | 1-8 | 3-9 |
2018 Team Leaders
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Logan | WR | Signed | 80 |
| Steven Parker | DE | Signed | 79 |
| Gavin Potter | OLB | Signed | 79 |
| Torry Locklin | QB-DT | Signed | 79 |
| Malcolm Lee | DE | Signed | 78 |
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