Game Primer: How To Watch, Things to Know for Missouri State Bears vs Kansas Jayhawks

Here's everything you need to know to follow tonight's game.

The Kansas Jayhawks are back in action, coming off their first postseason appearance since the 2008 season. Tonight, they look to build on a fantastic second year for Lance Leipold and begin to meet some high expectations that have been placed on them.

While a technological snafu gave some fans hope, Kansas is not receiving any votes in either major poll. Missouri State was picked 9th in the preseason poll for the Missouri Valley Conference, which Kansas was picked 9th in the Big 12 preseason poll.

These teams have played twice in history, both in Lawrence. The Jayhawks swept those meetings, with a 24-10 victory in 2001 and a 44-24 victory in 2002. 

Here are the essentials:

How to Watch

Friday, September 1st, 7:00 p.m. CST

Lawrence, KS: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium (47,233)

TV/Online Streaming: ESPN+

- Chuckie Kempf (Play-by-Play), Ahman Green (Analyst)

Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network

- Brian Hanni (Play-by-Play), David Lawrence (Analyst), Brandon McAnderson (Sideline)

Sirius Radio: 132/199 (Sirius), 953 (SXM App)

The Numbers

Line: KU -32.0

O/U: 60.0

Game Coverage

Weekly Walkthrough: Missouri State

Expected Depth Chart

Three keys against Missouri State

Missouri State Preview

Jalon Daniels' Status Update

Game Predictions from the Blue Wings Rising staff

Listen to the preview episode of the Rock Chalk Podcast.

Come join the conversation in the Blue Wings Rising Discord Server.

Fun Facts

The Jayhawks lead the nation in returning production on offense (91%) and are 10th on the defensive side (80%). They also returned the entire on-field coaching staff and strength and conditioning coach for the first time since the 2004 season.

Jalon Daniels completed 66.1% of his passes last season, which is the 2nd highest percentage in school history. That puts him just behind Todd Reesing's 66.5% in 2008.

The Jayhawks are looking to win their season opener for the third straight season.