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LAWRENCE — Kansas football’s regular season starts up Friday at home against LIU.
The Jayhawks have recently named redshirt sophomore Isaiah Marshall as their starting quarterback and are looking to begin this campaign with some momentum. LIU has already played a game, but lost 42-21 at North Dakota. It’s the first of two straight home games for KU, which will next play Sept. 11 against Missouri.
Here’s how fans can follow this game, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. (CT) inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
What channel is Kansas football vs LIU game on today?
Kansas football’s game against LIU is going to be broadcast on ESPNU during the 2026 season. The streaming options include ESPN+. It’s a chance for fans to see what it’ll be like in a new-look home stadium this fall.
Kansas football vs LIU date, game time
- Date: Friday, Sept. 4
- Start time: 7 p.m. (CT)
Kansas football is going to face LIU at 7 p.m. (CT) in Lawrence.
Kansas football vs LIU score prediction
Kansas, a Division I FBS program, will be heavily favored in this matchup against a FCS opponent. LIU might of had the chance to learn more about itself in its opener, but that won’t be enough to defeat the Jayhawks. Look for KU to capture a 52-3 victory.
Kansas football 2026 schedule
Take a look at Kansas’ first three games:
- Sept. 4 (home): LIU
- Sept. 11 (home): Missouri
- Sept. 19 (neutral): Arizona State
LIU football 2026 schedule
Take a look at LIU’s first three games:
- Aug. 27 (away): North Dakota — LIU lost 42-21
- Sept. 4 (away): Kansas
- Sept. 12 (home): UAlbany
Jordan Guskey covers University of Kansas Athletics at The Topeka Capital-Journal. He was the 2022 National Sports Media Association’s sportswriter of the year for the state of Kansas. Contact him at jmguskey@gannett.com or on Twitter at @JordanGuskey.
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