It's football season in Lawrence, KS and hopes are exceedingly high for Kansas which enters ranked in the preseason AP poll for the first time in over a decade. Kansas is one of four ranked teams in action on Thursday.
The 22nd-ranked Jayhawks — who haven't started a season ranked since 2009 — enter riding the momentum of a 9-4 season in 2023 including a thrilling 49-36 win over UNLV in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. Head coach Lance Leipold enters his fourth season at Kansas with his best chance yet at making real noise in the Big 12, spurred on by the decisions of QB Jalon Daniels and RB Devin Neal to return despite transfer opportunities.
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Kansas enters the season opener as a 49.5-point favorite over FCS Lindenwood which is playing its first game in school history against an FBS opponent. The Lions went 3-7 last season in its second year in FCS competition.
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Here's everything you need to know to watch Kansas and Lindenwood on Thursday night, including TV and streaming options.
What channel is Kansas vs. Lindenwood on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
Kansas vs. Lindenwood will not be broadcast nationally, but fans hoping to catch Thursday's season opener for both teams can stream the game on ESPN+. The broadcast team is Shawn Kenney (play-by-play) and Taylo McHargue (color analyst).
Kansas vs. Lindenwood start time
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 9
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Kansas vs. Lindenwood will kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 9. The game will be played at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, KS.
Kansas vs. Lindenwood radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
You can listen to Kansas vs. Lindenwood live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 83.
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Kansas football schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 29 | vs. Lindenwood | 8 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | at Illinois | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 13 | vs. UNLV | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | at West Virginia | TBD |
| Sept. 28 | vs. TCU | TBD |
| Oct. 5 | at Arizona State | TBD |
| Oct. 19 | vs. Houston | TBD |
| Oct. 26 | at 18 Kansas State | TBD |
| Nov. 9 | vs. Iowa State | TBD |
| Nov. 16 | at BYU | TBD |
| Nov. 23 | vs. Colorado | TBD |
| Nov. 30 | at Baylor | TBD |
Lindenwood football schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 29 | at 22 Kansas | 8 p.m |
| Sept. 7 | vs. Central Arkansas | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 14 | at Missouri State | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | vs. St. Thomas-Minnesota | 2 p.m. |
| Sept. 28 | at Eastern Illinois | 3 p.m. |
| Oct. 5 | vs. Tennessee State | 2 p.m. |
| Oct. 12 | vs. Charleston Southern | 2 p.m. |
| Oct. 19 | at Gardner-Webb | 1:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 26 | vs. Western Illinois | 3 p.m. |
| Nov. 2 | at Tennessee Tech | 2:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 9 | vs. SE Missouri State | 2 p.m. |
| Nov. 23 | at UT Martin | 3 p.m. |