IS KANSAS CURSED? Top Takeaways from Jayhawks' Loss to UCF Knights & Early Offseason Thoughts

Kansas Jayhawks football suffer another heartbreaking one-point loss to UCF, raising big questions about program direction and coaching under Lance Leipold. Is KU cursed in one-score games, or do underlying coaching decisions and roster budgeting hold the answers? The conversation focused on recurring late-game collapses, slow offensive starts, and problematic defensive finishes, with quarterback Isaiah Marshall’s inconsistent performance adding fuel to the quarterback debate. Key stats and Pro Football Focus grades highlight offensive line struggles, secondary vulnerabilities, and standout play from Blake Herold and David Santiago. The discussion explored roster management dilemmas in the NIL era—should KU invest more in roster talent or coaching salaries to break this cycle? The podcast also covers key recruiting flips, KU volleyball’s late-season surge, and women’s soccer postseason hopes. Can the Jayhawks finally rewrite their narrative and secure bowl eligibility, or will close losses continue to define their season? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. 5-Hour ENERGY Make your own tasty fall refreshers at home! Get Caramel Apple 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot, only available online for a limited time at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club , featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.