Lance Leipold appears safe in his role as Kansas head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Lance Leipold heads into the 2026 season with Kansas needing to improve after back-to-back five-win campaigns. Despite challenges in the Big 12, Leipold's job security appears stable. Reports categorize him under a 'Cold Seat,' indicating safety among head coaches. Leipold previously led the Jayhawks to a notable 9-4 season in 2023, and expectations are tempered this year as they prepare for a new campaign. The team's performance in the upcoming season could affect his standing moving forward.
- •Kansas finished last season with five wins.
- •Leipold categorized as safe in job security reports.
- •He led Kansas to a high of No. 19 in the AP Poll.
- •The Jayhawks started as a ranked team last season.
- •Future success could affect Leipold's job security.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Is Lance Leipold On The Hot Seat In 2026?
"The Jayhawks need to be competitive in a difficult Big 12 this season.
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