Baylor 2022 Season Preview: Kansas Jayhawks
The Baylor Bears football team returns home to the comfortable confines of McLane Stadium for a week seven showdown against the Kansas Jayhawks in a Big 12 matchup on Saturday, Oct. 22.
Last year, coach Dave Aranda and the Bears destroyed the Jayhawks 45-7 in Lawrence, Kansas, as Baylor aims to continue its dominance over the KU football program.
Over the past 20 games between the two schools, Baylor owns a lofty 16-4 record and has won the last 12 consecutive contests.
Here's a quick look at Baylor's week seven opponent.
Kansas Jayhawks
2021 Record: 2-10 (1-8 Big 12)
Head coach: Lance Leipold
Leipold is entering his second season at the helm of the Jayhawks football program, guiding Kansas to wins over South Dakota and Texas last year en route to a 2-10 overall record.
Offensive Scheme: Multiple Pro
Defensive Set: 4-3, 4-2-5
Returning starters on offense: 5
Kansas returns five starters on offense from last season's 2-10 team, as the Jayhawks aim to improve in the air and on the ground this season.
Last year, Kansas averaged 184.4 passing yards per game while amassing an average of 141.1 rushing yards per contest.
Projected offensive starters:
QB Jalon Daniels
RB Devin Neal
WR-X Luke Grimm
WR-Z Lawrence Arnold
WR-SL Steven McBride*
TE Mason Fairchild*
LT Earl Bostick Jr.*
LG Armaj Reed-Adams
OC Mike Novitsky*
RG Michael Ford Jr.
RT Bryce Cabeldue*
Returning starters on defense: 5
The Jayhawks' defense returns five starters from last year's squad as Kansas aims to beef things up defensively in 2022.
Last season, the Jayhawks' defense allowed an average of 236.8 passing yards and 250.6 rushing yards per game - an area that Kansas must improve upon if the team hopes to compete in the Big 12 this year.
Projected defensive starters:
DE Lonnie Phelps
DT Kenean Caldwell
DT Caleb Sampson*
DE Malcolm Lee*
LB Taiwan Berryhill*
LB Gavin Potter*
LB Rich Miller
CB Jacobee Bryant
S O.J. Burroughs
S Kenny Logan Jr.*
CB Cam'Ron Dabney
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Denton Ramsey has been a journalist for over 20 years with a decade of experience as a sports writer and editor for a plethora of newspapers throughout Texas and Alabama. Growing up in Houston and attending Baylor University, Ramsey is a die-hard sports fan with a true passion for writing. He may be reached via email at denton.itb@gmail.com