The Jayhawks were led by new head coach Charlie Weis and played their home games at Memorial Stadium.

The Jayhawks fired head coach Turner Gill after going 2–10 in his second year in 2011.

He was replaced by former Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis.

[2] Following the hire of Charlie Weis, the Jayhawks received a pair of high-profile quarterback transfers in the duo of Dayne Crist from Notre Dame and Jake Heaps from BYU.

[3] Quarterbacks Running backs Fullbacks Wide receivers Tight ends Offensive line Defensive line Linebackers Cornerbacks Safeties Special teams [4]