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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

Kansas football opens the 2026 season against LIU in Lawrence
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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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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