Can anyone explain how this game got on KU's schedule? Of course schedules are made years in advance, but the Lions were NAIA until 2022 and are just now FCS in the Ohio Valley Conference. 3-4 years ago, I remember wishing for an openning game like this, but now I just don't see any benefit. I was also remembering this morning the Beaty years when the starting QB wasn't announced until game time. It's just amazing what a transition Coach Liepold and staff have made to our program.

The FCS games are not always added years in advance. KU currently has their FBS non-confernce schedule set through 2032 and have their FCS games scheduled from 2026-2029. KU currently doesn't have an FCS game scheduled from next season yet.

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Lindenwood Lions:

The FCS games are not always added years in advance. KU currently has their FBS non-confernce schedule set through 2032 and have their FCS games scheduled from 2026-2029. KU currently doesn't have an FCS game scheduled from next season yet.

That reminds me of the basketball exhibition game with a Kansas small college team. I love that game. I love how hard the small college players play in our first game.

@stoptheflop I like it too, especially Washburn. Do you suppose that game will disappear the more teams we add?

@Crimsonorblue22 it’ll still be good to have a tune up. Might as well use it to benefit an in state school. Hopefully it continues.

Easy win, semi-local, cheaper than buying a G5 game.

@Crimsonorblue22 said in Lindenwood Lions:

@stoptheflop I like it too, especially Washburn. Do you suppose that game will disappear the more teams we add?

No, very few schools FBS schools don't schedule an FCS game. Only 15 FBS schools aren't playing an FCS school this season and USC is the only FBS school to have never played an FCS game.

I probably wouldn’t know Lindenwood existed if not for a gal I was fooling with in highschool going there lol. This maybe the easiest game we have ever scheduled they are most likely worse than the 2016 Rhode Island Rams that we beat 56-6. It’s always tough with no preseason in college and no FCS schools in Kansas. SEC teams are notorious for having garbage non conference schedules. I’d be shocked if we didn’t win this game by 60 points. Good news maybe Jalon only has to play a half to knock off rust.

I was just listening to Micheal Swain , he was doing a small podcast about the preview and talking about how things have changes for KU . & being able to see it in the betting lines. ---KU opened up he said by Fan Dual KU opened up as a 43 1/2 point favorite.

He said it would be interesting to see what happens during the week. -In comparison last yr, can't remember who it was but we open as a 32 1/2 favorite - --the over/under is 58- -making the score like 51-7 - -yippee let the Season begin

I assume the Lindenwood game will be treated like an NFL exhibition game: starters the first Q, 2nd string Q2 and reserves the rest of the way. Coach Self plays the starters most of the exhibition game, which always surprises me. I fully expect that Coaches Lipold and Grimes will show some mercy at The Mercy Park stadium.

@stoptheflop said in Lindenwood Lions:

I assume the Lindenwood game will be treated like an NFL exhibition game: starters the first Q, 2nd string Q2 and reserves the rest of the way. Coach Self plays the starters most of the exhibition game, which always surprises me. I fully expect that Coaches Lipold and Grimes will show some mercy at The Mercy Park stadium.

This is not an exhibition game, it counts for real and Leipold will treat it as such. If KU builds a huge lead, then Leipold will start subbing in back ups. If the game stays close, then the starters stay on the field for the entire game. KU's schedule is very soft this year so they'll need some style points to help with rankings.

@Texas-Hawk-10 It's nice to need style points instead of being the source of someone else's style points!

@Texas-Hawk-10 My thought was to let Jalon knock the rust off, but not risk injury againt the Lions. Of course I know the Lindenwood game counts. Jeez.

@stoptheflop I don't mind it in basketball since it's considered an exhibition, but Lindenwood does nothing for us in my opinion.

Well I just learned it's in Missouri, so I won't be satisfied with it being just a warm up game. Let's go all Georgia Tech over Cumberland on them and beat them 220-0.

See I hop we can get Jalen out s possible without injury -- with Jalens injury history as you know we are only one hit away from our season probably taking a complete 360.- -I just keep seein during the course with opponents also knowing his history that someone - - -on a given night gonna take that late hit on Jalen trying to take him out - - -Jalen get's hurt and season is over for him --just a re-occurring nightmare I have-- I so hope I'm. - wrong. Jalen does his business and turns it ov to Ballard / Marshall. We don't need him getting in hurt like a game like this. Protect your starter.

The Lindenwood coach and Leipold have known each other awhile and the KU staff goes to a "megacamp" there. For more, see:

https://kansas.rivals.com/news/lindenwood-coach-jed-stugart-knew-leipold-would-win-at-kansas ↗

I’m both excited and nervous over Jalen playing, he has to for sure but yes one hit on him and we are gonna be lucky to make a bowl game. I’m also excited at the same time to see him play and hopefully return to form because he can be a special player. Also something that hasn’t really been mentioned yet is new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes gets to debut
his offensive for the first time. Coach K was brilliant and is IMO one of the best young offensive minds in the game. Well wishes to him at PSU, the pre snap movement and glitches were an art.

@kjayhawks said in Lindenwood Lions:

I’m both excited and nervous over Jalen playing, he has to for sure but yes one hit on him and we are gonna be lucky to make a bowl game. I’m also excited at the same time to see him play and hopefully return to form because he can be a special player. Also something that hasn’t really been mentioned yet is new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes gets to debut
his offensive for the first time. Coach K was brilliant and is IMO one of the best young offensive minds in the game. Well wishes to him at PSU, the pre snap movement and glitches were an art.

Been hearing from one close to the program watch for more shots down the field ---stretching the field, using our receivers a little more

We ready! 💙❤️

Protect all key assets so they're healthy when the competition increases next week at Illinois, a game that I now have tickets for with a bunch of KU friends!

Fun!

I sure hope the ESPN+ broadcast is decent; I always have to mute the announcers about 10 minutes into the game. I greatly look forward to everyone's comments during the game. Bring on the Lions.

Today the big thing to look at is how the lines on both sides of the ball play. LT is a question mark. DE is a question mark.

The two freshman edge rushers should get big minutes and I’m hoping to see flashes from Dean Miller.

I also will be watching for any changes to the scheme with a new OC.

Otherwise stay healthy.

I just hope both teams have fun.... 🙃

Players to watch today:

• 87 Leyton Cure - TE - transfer

• 5 Doug Emilien - WR - RS JR and top WR returning in 25-26 season

• 3 Keaton Kubecka - WR - RS fresh

• 25 Harry Stewart - RB - true fresh

• 8 Isaiah Marshall - QB - true fresh

• 95 Dylan Wudke - DE - Transfer

• 91 Dak Brinkley - DE - True fresh

• 45 Dean Miller - DE - RS JR

• 15 DJ Warner - DE - true fresh

• 46 Bai Jobe - DE - transfer

• 13 Dylan Brooks - DE (may still be injured, don’t see any updates)

@Kcmatt7 are you there?

@stoptheflop I wish we could pick our announcers. I liked the fired rg3

@Kcmatt7 Brooks is out for the year unfortunately

Listening to David Lawrence on the Jayhawk Radio Network. Wow, KU football is back. Love it.

Boom, TD!!

They’re so, so bad

Nice defensive stop. Nice drive. 7-0. RC

Yes, I would like to order a Kobe pick 6, please

Good god, no rush at all

Boom, sack-a-lack-a!!!

Alright, dialed up a sack on 4th down

Looks like the angry Jayhawk on the sleeve. Love it!

@Gorilla72 I like the jerseys.

A little sloppy but we’re getting whatever we want

Really sloppy but as to be expected for a first qtr, Skinners fumble hurt

Need to run the ball

Wow JD can’t look down your receiver like that smh that’s middle school stuff

Two turnovers already.

Oh shit our 2nd TO against a barely FCS team

This is the KU football we all know and don’t love so far lol. Did they let Beaty back on the side line?

That’s Neal biggest issue zero top end speed

Pick 6 baby

@webjay
The judges will also accept a Melo pick 6

Jesus our kicking is gonna be the worst in the conference again.

I like this wheeler kid

Nice strike. Wow

To

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Fear the reaper

Listening via KU Athletics. It’s a play ahead of ESPN+. At least I know what’s going to happen and can watch for it. Announcers are better too!

Reaper came to play and finally a decent play from JD. Keep getting the rust off

The defense is stepping up now

We’re getting whatever we want. Blowout imminent

@FarmerJayhawk ya just had that to be expected first QTR rust. Pretty upset about the turnovers especially that pick

Anyone know where these refs are from?

@stoptheflop I’d guess the guarantee rate bowl

I mean that wasn’t even remotely close, he was in by feet

@kjayhawks what number is wheeler?

@stoptheflop their line is dead!

@Crimsonorblue22 44

@Crimsonorblue22 44 on defense

@FarmerJayhawk still think they'll score what, 14? LL will stick others in soon. U there? I think Matt was waving at us.👋👋🌾🌾 espn+ didn't come on till 7 min left in first quarter!🤬

Linebacker

@Crimsonorblue22 maybe! Walk on time can get interesting. Nah, stayed in Lawrence since my bar was having a watch party

Was wondering if the crowd would've filled the booth?

Did Jalon ever run?

@Crimsonorblue22 said in Lindenwood Lions:

Did Jalon ever run?

No, he's rolled out, but not kept the ball. Sacked once.

I don’t think Jalen will be running a ton this year, stinks because he’s arguably a better runner than passer

I'm hoping Cole Ballard plays a bunch in the 2nd half. He needs more game time if he has to step in at QB1.

@stoptheflop what worries me is the offense is night and day more dynamic if Jalen uses his feet too. I get not running tonight but we will need his feet to win games.

I'm glad he's playing behind 1st string line.

Don’t read into anything tonight. The playcalling is more basic than hooked on phonics

Colorado losing at the half to NDState!

Well they WERE losing

OJ lookin good

Ballard looking good

When was the last time KU shut a team out?

@Texas-Hawk-10 good question, I’d guess 2007 or 2008

Looks like last time KU held a team to single digits was Central Michigan in 2018.

Last shut out was 29-0 against Louisiana Tech in 2008.

@Texas-Hawk-10 well the idea of it was nice lol not like letting up 3 matters with 3rd team in

Hopefully we never wear these ugly Carolina blue unis again

Perfect openning game. Now, let's get ready for Illinois

I would Pretty much basic standard offense, no showing anything special - - pretty basic say that what was about what you would expect for he 1st game of the year Glad no injuries,. A little surprised Ballard came in quite that soon but was OK, now get after Illinois

@Kcmatt7 did you enjoy the game? Good crowd? Wanna hear your thoughts.🌾🌾🌾

I was shocked the game wasn’t sold out, you could buy tickets up to 20 minutes before kick but they were still $120 apiece.

@kjayhawks are the cheapest tickets 120 before the game? How’s the cut on this?

@Crimsonorblue22 outside of two plays it was really a “perfect” first game.

Passing game is going to light the world on fire this year. Put $5 on JD for heisman.

@Kcmatt7 💥 wow! I like. Were the tickets before the game 120 or more? Ballard looks pretty good too. There was no pre or post game show, hope that gets fixed, I need that. If anybody hears about that.... Glad you got to go!

@Kcmatt7 said

Passing game is going to light the world on fire this year. Put $5 on JD for heisman.

I love JD as much as the next guy but he’s a long ways behind statistically to start the year. Sanders threw for 450 yards and 4 TDs last night. JD only completed 60% of his passes, had a terrible pick and a QBR of 51.7. That’s not a good line by any stretch of imagination. We will find out a lot next Saturday in Champagne.

TBF his PFF grade was like 90

@kjayhawks This was never going to be a big stats game for Daniels. Sanders put up big numbers because he played a full game and CU needed every bit of his performance to win. It'd be a big problem if we needed JD6 to put up big numbers last night.

@Texas-Hawk-10 regardless you have to put up big numbers to win the Heisman

Have seen multiple ranks and they all have KU up to # 2o now. -- -Also saw that Draft Kings has an opening line for our game and they have us as a six point favorite.