*Spent 2019 as defensive coordinator, will maintain that role along the other additional duties as linebackers coach†Fired during the season The Jayhawks have 26 commitments for their 2020 recruiting class.

[5] On June 20, 2020, the University of Kansas announced it had tested 86 football players and 110 staff members.

[6] On July 3, the team announced that another 11 players had tested positive and that they would be suspending in-person voluntary workouts.

[8] Following the cancellation, KU athletic director Jeff Long said in a statement that they will look into finding an opponent to replace New Hampshire in the opening of the schedule.

[13] On September 24, Long announced a maximum of 10,000 fans would be allowed to attend through the month of October.

The game was originally scheduled for September 26 at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina, but was moved to Lawrence.

The Chanticleers began the game with a 28–0 run, shutting out Kansas until they kicked a field goal as time expired in the first half.

The game featured two of the premier running backs in the Big 12, Pooka Williams Jr. of Kansas and Chuba Hubbard from Oklahoma State, who are both top 10 all-time in career rushing yards at their respective schools.

The loss extended the Jayhawks losing streak against teams ranked in the AP poll to 39 games.

Following the game, two-time first team All-Big 12 running back Pooka Williams Jr. opted out of the remainder of the season.

The Jayhawks began the game playing strong on defense holding K-State to no offensive touchdowns until late in the second quarter.