In their fourth season under head coach Jules V. Sikes, the Jayhawks compiled an 8–2 record (4–2 against conference opponents), finished third in the Big Seven Conference, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 316 to 208.
[3] The team's statistical leaders included Bob Brandeberry with 649 rushing yards, Bud Laughlin with 78 points scored, and Jerry Robertson with 925 passing yards.
[2] They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas.
A long touchdown at the end of the half, kept Kansas in the game, trailing 26-21.
Kansas defense stiffened up in the second half and only allowed a single touch down while the offense scored 32 points.