Kansas Football Team History
Kansas Jayhawks
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Founded: 1866 Stadium: Memorial Stadium Capacity: 50,250 Colors: Crimson & Blue Coach: Jules V. Sikes Conference: Big Eight-
1949 Season Highlights
Jules V. Sikes enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Kansas.
1949 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 17 vs.
Texas Christian
0
28
L
Sat., Sep. 24 @
Colorado
12
13
L
Sat., Oct. 1 vs.
Iowa State
6
19
L
Sat., Oct. 8 vs. George Washington
21
14
W
Sat., Oct. 15 @
Oklahoma
26
48
L
Sat., Oct. 22 @
Oklahoma State
55
14
W
Sat., Oct. 29 vs.
Kansas State
38
0
W
Sat., Nov. 5 @
Nebraska
27
13
W
Sat., Nov. 19 vs.
Missouri
28
34
L
Sat., Nov. 26 @
Arizona
46
0
W
1949 Season Totals
Record 5-5
Points Scored 259
Scoring Average 25.9
Points Allowed 183
Defense Average 18.3
Opponents Record 44-41
Conference Record 2-4
Home Record 2-3
Away Record 3-2
1949 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1949 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1949 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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