1940 Kansas Jayhawks football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1940 Kansas Jayhawks football Big Six Conference Big 6 2–7 0–5 Gwinn Henry 2nd Don Pierce Memorial Stadium The 1940 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Six Conference during the 1940 college football season. In their second season under head coach Gwinn Henry, the Jayhawks compiled a 2–7 record (0–5 against conference opponents), finished in last place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 183 to 75.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/kansas/1940-schedule.html 1940 Kansas Jayhawks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 21, 20172017 Kansas Football Media Guide, p. 183. The team's statistical leaders included Ed Hall with 294 rushing yards, 251 passing yards, and 27 points scored (four touchdowns and three extra points), and Don Pollom with 158 receiving yards.2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, pp. 127-138. Don Pierce was the team captain. Kansas was ranked at No. 153 (out of 697 college football teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score system for 1940.Final 1940 Litkenhous Ratings The Boston Globe Dr. E. E. Litkenhous December 19, 1940 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123126338/final-1940-litkenhous-ratings/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. Schedule y y October 5 at Iowa State Clyde Williams Field Ames, IA L 0-7 7,491 Stewart Saves 7-0 Victory for Cyclones: Backfield Ace Foils Kansas; Lohry Scores The Des Moines Register Brad Wilson October 6, 1940 Sports 1, 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115407127/stewart-saves-7-0-victory-for-cyclones/ Newspapers.com October 12 Drake Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS W 20-6 8,000 Kansas Unleashes Power To Defeat Drake, 20-6 The Des Moines Register Brad Wilson October 13, 1940 Sports 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115407645/kansas-unleashes-power-to-defeat-drake/ Newspapers.com October 19 Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS (rivalry) L 2-53 13,000 Huskers bury Kansas under touchdown avalanche, 53-2: Blue scores 18 points in Big Six win The Nebraska State Journal John Bentley October 20, 1940 1B, 3B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115408350/huskers-bury-kansas-under-touchdown/ Newspapers.com October 26 at Kansas State Memorial Stadium Manhattan, KS (Sunflower Showdown) L 0-20 14,000 Wildcats Defeat KU, 20-0: 14,000 Watch K-State Drive To A Victory The Morning Chronicle October 27, 1940 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115408765/wildcats-defeat-ku-20-0-14000-watch/ Newspapers.com November 1 at Villanova Shibe Park Philadelphia, PA L 7-33 12,000 Villanova Routs Kansas; Basca Stars in 33-7 Romp The Philadelphia Inquirer Perry Lewis November 2, 1940 21, 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115409142/villanova-routs-kansas-basca-stars-in/ Newspapers.com November 9 Oklahoma<hc> Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS L 0-13 5,000 O.U. 13-0 Victor: Hamm Sparks Winning Drive in The Late Moments Against Kansas The Daily Oklahoman Harold Keith November 10, 1940 Sports 1, 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115409634/ou-13-0-victor-hamm-sparks-winning/ Newspapers.com November 16 at George Washington Griffith Stadium Washington, DC L 0-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70886256/jayhawks-finally-yield-to-eastern/ The Morning Chronicle Jayhawks finally yield to Eastern opponent, 6 to 0 November 17, 1940 February 15, 2021 Newspapers.com November 21 at Missouri Memorial Stadium Columbia, MO (Border War) L 20-45 17,000 Christman Flips Missouri To 45-20 Win Over Kansas Rochester Democrat and Chronicle November 22, 1940 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/29868141/christman_flips_missouri_to_4520_win/ Newspapers.com November 28 Colorado A&M Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS W 26-0 3,000 KU Swamps Foe In 26-0 Upset Win The Morning Chronicle Associated Press November 29, 1940 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115406267/ku-swamps-foe-in-26-0-upset-win/ Newspapers.com References Kansas Category:Kansas Jayhawks football seasons Kansas Jayhawks football