Lance Leipold combs over improvements needed after loss to Missouri, while also discussing bye week work

Sep 6, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold reacts during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn ImagesLast week, Kansas fans would not have been wrong if they had replayed the highlights of that 42-31 Border Showdown loss to Missouri. But now the slate can finally be wiped clean as Big 12 play is back for a Kansas side looking to improve on its 4-5 mark from last season. Now, before Jayhawk supporters begin to map out the possible routes to a Big 12 Title game, it is crucial that the team has used its bye week between Missouri and West Virginia to fine-tune before conference play kicks off.

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