Lance Leipold voices concerns over KU football's running back depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Kansas football head coach Lance Leipold expressed significant concern regarding the team's running back depth after a 24-17 loss to Arizona State in London. Multiple injuries have impacted the position, including Justin Thurman, Kory Amachree, and Yasin Willis, who left the game against ASU. Leipold highlighted the need to adapt creatively with remaining players and during the upcoming week off to recover. Running back Dylan Edwards performed well, rushing for 89 yards on 18 carries and catching four passes.
- •KU football lost 24-17 to Arizona State in London.
- •Coach Lance Leipold cited injuries to multiple running backs.
- •Dylan Edwards rushed for 89 yards and caught four passes.
- •KU has an upcoming week off to recover and reassess.
- •The team's next game is on Oct. 3 against Middle Tennessee.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Lance Leipold shares concern with KU football’s depth at running back
"KU football’s running back position group looked at one point like a number of guys could have an effect at KU this fall, but injuries are adding up.
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