After a winless debut season, David Beaty will attempt to demonstrate improvement and progress in Year 2 -- even if that improvement and process comes slow. A win or two this season will go a long way in tangibly showing that Beaty has the Jayhawks on the right path.
Our season preview capsule for the Kansas Jayhawks:
Key losses: RB De’Andre Mann, WR Tré Parmalee, C Keyon Haughton, OG Bryan Peters, OT Larry Mazyck, DT Corey King, DE Ben Goodman, S Michael Glatczak
Key returners: QB Ryan Willis, RB Ke’aun Kinner, OG Jacob Bragg, TE Ben Johnson, DT Daniel Wise, DE Dorance Armstrong Jr.