In their first test of the season, the Jayhawks will hit the road to Champaign in early September.
The Kansas Jayhawks are set to face a formidable challenge in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season as they travel to Champaign, Illinois, to take on the Fighting Illini on September 7.
However, the Illini face significant questions on the offensive side of the ball. Despite quarterback Luke Altmyer returning for a second season, his 2023 performance placed him only 87th among FBS quarterbacks with a passing grade of 67.3. The offense also lost four of its top five receivers, as well as top rusher Reggie Love III, leaving Altmyer with a largely unproven supporting cast.
The 2024 season presents a daunting schedule for Illinois, with matchups against Big Ten powerhouses Penn State, Michigan, and Oregon. Bowl eligibility remains a realistic goal for the Illini, but the road to securing six wins will be treacherous.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kansas Football Opponent Preview: Week One vs. LindenwoodHailing from the Ohio Valley Conference, the Lions have several notable connections to Lawrence.
Read more »
Big 12 College Football Team Preview 2024: Kansas JayhawksYear 3 of the Lance Leipold-Jalon Daniels marriage sets high expectations for the Kansas Jayhawks in 2024. But will the lack of a home stadium this year disrupt things?
Read more »
Big 12 College Football Team Preview 2024: Kansas State WildcatsThere's an empty throne atop the Big 12. Can Chris Kliemann and the Kansas State Wildcats assume it, now that they are conference favorites?
Read more »
Big 12 football preview: Conference schedule analysis shows advantage for Arizona, Kansas and CincinnatiThe Big 12 schedule rotation in 2024 includes a wide variance in degree-of-difficulty based on which six schools each team doesn’t play.
Read more »
Big 12 football preview: Utah, Oklahoma State, Kansas State the frontrunners in crowded raceThe 16-team conference is devoid of blue bloods but highly competitive, with as many as five teams capable of claiming the trophy.
Read more »
2024 College Football Season Preview: How to Bet New College Football PlayoffsCollege Football Playoffs and betting preview ahead of the 2024 season. What will the expanded CFP mean for the new betting markets? Assessing the Group of Five teams and which SEC team is more likely to make it than the price indicates.
Read more »