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Kansas and K-State football record season opening victories

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Kansas and K-State football record season opening victories
Summary

Kansas and K-State football both secured wins in their respective 2026 season openers. Kansas defeated Long Island University 51-6 on Friday night, anchored by quarterback Isaiah Marshall’s 246 passing yards and two touchdowns in his debut. K-State followed with a 71-3 victory over Nicholls, marking the coaching debut of Collin Klein. In that contest, quarterback Avery Johnson established a new K-State career record with 51 passing touchdowns. Additionally, Kansas Athletic Director Travis Goff stated that renovations at the stadium known as The Booth are projected for completion by 2027. Kansas football head coach Lance Leipold discussed his team's offensive developments and the broader program trajectory during an interview on the K-Nation broadcast.

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  • •Kansas defeated Long Island University 51-6 in the football season opener.
  • •Avery Johnson set a K-State career record with 51 total passing touchdowns.
  • •Collin Klein recorded a 71-3 win in his first game as K-State coach.
  • •Stadium renovations at the Kansas football facility are scheduled for completion in 2027.
  • •Maddie Sibbing earned Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Week honors for K-State soccer.
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  • 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — K-Nation (09/06/26) — Lance Leipold, dominant season openers and more
  • 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Kansas football head coach Lance Leipold joins K-Nation
What they're saying
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NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) — This week’s episode of K-Nation focuses on dominant Week 1 wins from both K-State and Kansas football. Plus, an exclusive one-on-one interview with Kansas football head coach Lance Leipold. For more sports news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up […]

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LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Kansas football head coach Lance Leipold joins this week’s episode of K-Nation. Leipold sits down with 27 Sports Director Kole Emplit to talk about his coaching career, new offensive weapons and building excitement around Kansas Athletics. Watch the interview above or to watch the full episode of K-Nation, click here. For more […]

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