After securing a commanding victory over Missouri in the Border War, the Jayhawks now shift their focus to NC State as they head to Raleigh for a matchup with the Wolfpack this Saturday. It will be KU’s second true road test of the season and its first since falling to North Carolina during the opening week of the 2025–26 campaign.
Darryn Peterson is expected to play after returning from a hamstring injury against Mizzou. The team looked solid without him, but with him, they're on a different level.
Many factors explain why this team has what it takes to compete for another national title, but one thing the Jayhawks undeniably hang their hats on is their elite defense.