Kansas football coach Lance Leipold faces potential $17.9 million buyout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Kansas football lost to Arizona State in London, dropping to 1-2 this season. The Jayhawks, coming off back-to-back losses after an opening win, may consider changes after the season. If Kansas terminates Lance Leipold's contract without cause by December 1, 2026, the buyout would total $17.9 million, paid monthly over a year. Leipold is obligated to seek new employment opportunities in good faith, which could reduce the buyout amount if successful.
- •Kansas is 1-2 after losing to Arizona State.
- •The team seeks improvement following a challenging start to the season.
- •Lance Leipold's buyout stands at $17.9 million if terminated without cause.
- •Leipold must seek employment to potentially reduce the buyout.
- •Kansas has upcoming games against Middle Tennessee and No. 17 Utah.
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — What is Kansas football coach Lance Leipold’s buyout this year?
"KU football just lost against Arizona State in London during the 2026 season. If KU decides to move on from Lance Leipold, what would be the buyout?
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