The Jayhawks looked to win a bowl game in back–to–back seasons for only the second time in program history, and to qualify for a bowl game for a third straight season for the first time in program history.

The Jayhawks also started the year ranked in the AP Top 25 for the first time since the 2009 season.

16 Colorado to become the first team in FBS history with a losing record to beat 3 straight AP Poll ranked opponents.

[1] However, the Jayhawks were defeated in the final game of the season against Baylor, ending their season with a 5–7 record and preventing the team from clinching a third-straight bowl game.

[2] Below are players who had remaining eligibility but instead of returning or transferring, chose to enter the 2024 NFL draft.