Kansas Football Coach Analyzes Spring Practices

Leipold Discusses Team's Progress as Spring Ball Winds Down

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:24am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a Kansas football game broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes, conveying the team's development and preparation for the new season.Kansas football's spring practices showcase the team's progress under Coach Leipold as they prepare for the upcoming season.Lawrence Today

Kansas football head coach Lance Leipold provided an update on the team's spring practices, which are nearing completion. Leipold discussed the progress the Jayhawks have made during the offseason training sessions.

Why it matters

As Kansas looks to build on its recent successes under Leipold's leadership, the spring practices are an important time for the team to develop chemistry, evaluate talent, and prepare for the upcoming season.

The details

During the open practice session, Leipold highlighted the improvements he has seen from the team, particularly in terms of player development and execution of the playbook. The Jayhawks have been working to refine their schemes and techniques ahead of the 2026 campaign.

  • The open practice took place on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Kansas football's spring practices are winding down as the team prepares for the upcoming season.

The players

Lance Leipold

The head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks football team, who is leading the program's efforts to build on its recent successes.

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What they’re saying

“We've made a lot of progress this spring, and I'm pleased with how the team has been executing and developing their skills.”

— Lance Leipold, Head Coach

What’s next

The Jayhawks will continue their spring practices over the next few weeks before concluding the offseason program and turning their attention to summer workouts and preparations for the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Kansas football's spring practices have been an important step in the team's ongoing development under Coach Leipold, as the Jayhawks work to build on their recent successes and prepare for the upcoming season.