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Kansas defeats LIU 51-6 in home season opener

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Kansas defeats LIU 51-6 in home season opener
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Kansas defeated LIU 51-6 on Friday in Lawrence to open the college football season. The Jayhawks moved to 1-0 on the year while the visitors dropped to 0-2. Starting quarterback Isaiah Marshall completed 14 of 19 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns, adding 49 rushing yards. Running back Yasin Willis contributed two rushing scores, and wide receiver Nik McMillan totaled 130 receiving yards with one touchdown catch. The Kansas defense held LIU scoreless until the fourth quarter and forced a turnover on a fumble recovery by defensive end David Santiago. Kansas is now preparing for a non-conference matchup against Missouri next week.

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  • •Kansas defeated LIU 51-6 at home in Lawrence.
  • •Isaiah Marshall threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns in his first start.
  • •Yasin Willis recorded two rushing touchdowns on 11 carries.
  • •The Kansas defense limited LIU to six points in the fourth quarter.
  • •Kansas plays Missouri next week.
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Kansas football’s season got off to a good start Friday, as KU picked up a win at home against LIU. Here’s how KU graded out from that victory.

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