In their third season under head coach Gwinn Henry, the Jayhawks compiled a 3–6 record (2–3 against conference opponents), finished in fourth place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 222 to 74.
[3] The Jayhawks had two players on the team more well known for accomplishments off the football field, politician Bob Dole and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach Ralph Miller.
Two other Kansas players (quarterback Ralph Miller and end Fred Preston) were named to the second team.
158 (out of 681 teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score System for 1941.
[5] The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas.