Kansas football opens the 2026 season against LIU in Lawrence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

The Kansas Jayhawks begin their 2026 regular season Friday at home against LIU. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. CT at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Kansas enters the matchup with redshirt sophomore Isaiah Marshall as the team's starting quarterback. LIU travels to Lawrence following a 42-21 loss to North Dakota in its own season opener. Fans can view the broadcast on ESPNU or stream the game via ESPN+. This contest marks the first of two consecutive home appearances for Kansas, which is set to face Missouri on September 11.
- •Kansas plays its 2026 season opener against LIU at home.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT on September 4.
- •The game will be broadcast on ESPNU and streamed on ESPN+.
- •Isaiah Marshall will start at quarterback for Kansas.
- •LIU is coming off a 42-21 defeat to North Dakota.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — How to watch Kansas football face LIU in Jayhawks’ 2026 season opener
"Kansas football’s 2026 regular season begins Friday with a home game against LIU. Here’s how you can follow this matchup with the Jayhawks.
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