Kansas Football's Big 12 Title Odds: A Long Shot After a 1-4 Start

Anything can happen, right? Here's how the Big 12 title odds are shaping up as we head into week 6.

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Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold awaits in the tunnel at Children's Mercy Park to take on Lindenwood Lions Thursday, August 29, 2024. / © Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

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As the Kansas Jayhawks reflect on their rocky start to the 2024 season, sitting at 1-4, the hopes for a Big 12 title may seem distant. However, the road is not entirely closed off.

After falling short in their first two Big 12 matchups, the Jayhawks face a steep uphill battle. Yet, there remains a glimmer of hope for a miraculous turnaround.

Realistically, they would need to win out for the remainder of the season to even have a shot at contending for the title. This scenario may sound improbable, but in college football, anything can happen.

Big 12 Championship Odds - (10/5/24)

Kansas State Wildcats: +400
Iowa State Cyclones: +400
Utah Utes: +400
Arizona Wildcats: +550
UCF Knights: +1200
Colorado Buffaloes: +1400
BYU Cougars: +1600
Texas Tech Red Raiders: +1200
West Virginia Mountaineers: +1400
Oklahoma State Cowboys: +4000
TCU Horned Frogs: +4000
Cincinnati Bearcats: +6000
Arizona State Sun Devils: +8000
Kansas Jayhawks: +25000
Baylor Bears: +40000
Houston Cougars: +30000

The current odds of winning the Big 12 may reflect a long shot at +25000, but history has shown that underdogs can rise to the occasion. Kansas will need to rally together, build confidence, and execute a disciplined game plan in the weeks ahead. It starts with tightening their defense and minimizing mistakes, especially on offense.