“Our expectations don’t change,” Leipold said. Leipold said a key to that is continuing to be consistent in their approach. If Kansas can harness the varying reasons for motivation effectively, the game Saturday can mean something for the program.
They can simply value having this opportunity to play, and potentially go 2-2 in the month of November this season. They can find motivation in wanting to make the most of their last game and final game at home in 2021. And yet there’s still a lot to play for.Īs Leipold pointed out, the Jayhawks can find motivation in wanting to play well for their seniors. The conversation Mountaineers head coach Neal Brown can have in the locker room this week with his guys is different than the one Leipold can, in that way.
Kansas isn’t fighting for a sixth win and a potential bowl game like West Virginia is. Here are three things to think about as Kansas prepares for its next conference test: How much momentum the Jayhawks can carry into the offseason ►RELATED: Kansas offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki previews West Virginia, talks quarterbacks There are droughts the Jayhawks can end this weekend. A win would mean Kansas’ first on senior day since 2016. ►RELATED: Kansas defensive coordinator Brian Borland previews West Virginia, reflects on key playersĪ win would mean the Jayhawks’ first against the Mountaineers since 2013. Kansas (2-9, 1-7 in Big 12) has a chance to earn a third victory this season, and achieve what would be a remarkable improvement after going winless in 2020. for its Big 12 Conference matchup at home against West Virginia (5-6, 3-5 in Big 12). The Jayhawks have senior day on Saturday, with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m. How will the Jayhawks benefit from having head coach Lance Leipold’s staff in place for the winter and spring? How well will quarterback Jalon Daniels develop, after coming in as the starter late in his sophomore season due to injuries at the position? How will Kansas address areas of need on its roster through recruiting?īut there’s still one more game to play in 2021. LAWRENCE - There are a number of questions surrounding Kansas football’s upcoming offseason. Watch Video: Kansas football's Lance Leipold talks decision to start Jalon Daniels