Kansas Football Team History
Kansas Jayhawks
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Founded: 1866 Stadium: Memorial Stadium Capacity: 50,250 Colors: Crimson & Blue Coach: Bob Valesente Conference: Big Eight-
1987 Season Highlights
Bob Valesente enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Kansas.
1987 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 12 @
Auburn
0
49
L
Sat., Sep. 19 vs.
Kent
17
31
L
Sat., Sep. 26 vs.
Louisiana Tech
11
16
L
Sat., Oct. 3 vs. Southern Illinois
16
15
W
Sat., Oct. 10 @
Nebraska
2
54
L
Sat., Oct. 17 @
Colorado
10
35
L
Sat., Oct. 24 vs.
Iowa State
28
42
L
Sat., Oct. 31 vs.
Oklahoma
10
71
L
Sat., Nov. 7 @
Kansas State
17
17
T
Sat., Nov. 14 vs.
Oklahoma State
17
49
L
Sat., Nov. 21 @
Missouri
7
19
L
1987 Season Totals
Record 1-9
-1
Points Scored 135
Scoring Average 12.3
Points Allowed 398
Defense Average 36.2
Opponents Record 58-42
Conference Record 0-6
Home Record 1-5
Away Record 0-4
-1
1987 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1987 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1987 All Big Eight Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
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