Lance Leipold reacts to Landyn Watson’s denied eligibility ruling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:24 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Kansas football linebacker Landyn Watson will not join the team for the 2026 season after his appeal for a final eligibility extension was denied. Coach Lance Leipold expressed disappointment over the decision, noting that the program believed they had the necessary documentation for Watson’s appeal. The Jayhawks are set to start their season against LIU on September 4, facing upcoming rivalry games and an international matchup thereafter. The absence of Watson may impact the team’s linebacker depth for the season ahead.
- •Landyn Watson was expected to transfer from Kentucky to Kansas.
- •His appeal for eligibility was denied earlier this summer.
- •Leipold mentioned missing documentation contributed to the ruling.
- •Kansas begins its season on September 4 against LIU.
- •The team hopes to rebound from disappointing finishes in 2024 and 2025.
- 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — How KU’s Lance Leipold reacted to Landyn Watson’s eligibility ruling
"Kansas football planned to have linebacker Landyn Watson on the roster for the 2026 season. But because of a ruling on his eligibility, he won’t be.
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