Baylor at Kansas
Saturday, October 24, 2026 Share
Baylor plays at Kansas on Saturday, October 24. It will be their 24th meeting; Baylor leads the series 19–4.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Kickoff time TBA at Memorial Stadium, LawrenceForecast at kickoff: 71°F, slight chance rain showers, 16% chance of rain, S wind 10 mphNational Weather Service forecast, Mon 6:36 AM ET
From the numbers
- Baylor has won 14 straight against Kansas, last losing to them in 2007.Share
Computed from every game through Oct 18 and the score after every scoring play; a note appears only when few teams share it. All the numbers.
Preview
| Baylor | Kansas | |
|---|---|---|
| 4–2 | Record | 2–4 |
| 0.10 (87th) | EPA per play | 0.22 (36th) |
| −0.09 (9th) | EPA per play allowed | 0.02 (42nd) |
| 37% (127th) | Success rate | 46% (42nd) |
| 34% (13th) | Success rate allowed | 37% (36th) |
| 1.40 (7th) | Explosiveness | 1.35 (16th) |
| 3.5 (99th) | Points per trip inside the 40 | 3.7 (79th) |
| 21% (11th) | Havoc caused | 18% (31st) |
| 0.14 | Opponent-adjusted EPA | 0.15 |
| 0.05 | Opponent-adjusted EPA allowed | 0.04 |
Baylor
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Lagway QB | 99% | 0.21 | 0.23 |
| Dawson Pendergrass RB | 40% | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Caden Knighten RB | 27% | 0.05 | 0.17 |
| Gavin Freeman WR | 26% | 0.69 | |
| Louis Brown WR | 15% | 0.62 | |
| Jadon Porter WR | 11% | 0.07 |
Kicker: Rhett Armstrong, 0.6 points above a replacement kicker on 13 field-goal tries.
Kansas
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Marshall QB | 95% | 0.24 | 0.16 |
| Dylan Edwards RB | 32% | 0.14 | 0.21 |
| Isaiah Marshall QB | 29% | 0.32 | 0.15 |
| Cam Pickett WR | 25% | 0.07 | |
| Nik McMillan WR | 21% | 0.75 | |
| Nahzae Cox WR | 11% | 0.69 |
Kicker: Martin Connington, 0.7 points above a replacement kicker on seven field-goal tries.
Each side’s numbers this season, with its rank in the nation (first is best, on defense too), from CollegeFootballData.com’s game preview, as of October 18. The better side of each line is bold. Key players are each side’s leading passer, two leading runners and three leading receivers by share of plays. Adjusted: EPA per play adjusted for the defenses faced.
Players to watch
Baylor
- ReceiverGavin Freeman49 catches, 555 yards, 2 TDLast: vs. TCU, 7 catches, 76 yardsTeam leader in receiving yards
- QuarterbackD.J. Lagway1,120 passing yards, 8 TDLast: vs. TCU, 22 of 52, 260 yards, 1 INT; 7 carries, −17 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- LinebackerTravion Barnes35 tackles, 1 sackLast: vs. TCU, 3 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Kansas
- QuarterbackIsaiah Marshall1,294 passing yards, 9 TDLast: at Kansas State, 12 of 26, 151 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 14 carries, 117 yards ★Team leader in passing yards
- Running backDylan Edwards376 rushing yards, 4 TDLast: at Kansas State, 16 carries, 57 yards, 1 TD; 2 catches, 28 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerTrey Lathan41 tackles, 1 sackLast: at Kansas State, 8 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
In the news
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Baylor 55% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Baylor–Kansas gameBaylor leads 19–4 in 23 meetings.
| 2024 | Baylor 45, Kansas 17 | |
| 2022 | Baylor 35, Kansas 23 | |
| 2021 | Baylor 45, Kansas 7 | |
| 2020 | Baylor 47, Kansas 14 | |
| 2019 | Baylor 61, Kansas 6 | |
| 2018 | Baylor 26, Kansas 7 |
Around this game
Baylor
- Next gameat UCFOct. 30, 2026
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Kansas
- Next gameat TCUOct. 31, 2026
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