2010 Kansas Jayhawks football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 football 2010 Kansas Jayhawks University of Kansas athletics (logo).svg 200px Big 12 Conference North Big 12 3–9 1–7 Turner Gill 1st Chuck Long 1st Carl Torbush 1st SpreadESPN Griffin Tim https://www.espn.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/8366/not-many-schematic-changes-expected-when-gill-takes-over-at-kansas Not many schematic changes expected with Gill at Kansas December 14, 2009 December 23, 2023 4–3 Memorial Stadium The 2010 Kansas Jayhawks football team (variously "Kansas", "KU", or the "Jayhawks") represented the University of Kansas in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season which was the school's 121st season. The Jayhawks played their home games on Kivisto Field at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. The team was led by first year head coach Turner Gill and was a member of the Big 12 Conference in the North Division. The team captains were senior running back Angus Quigley, senior offensive lineman Sal Capra, senior defensive end Jake Laptad, senior linebacker Justin Springer, and senior cornerback Chris Harris. The Jayhawks finished the season 3–9, 1–7 in Big 12 play and did not play for bowl game for the second consecutive year, but was highlighted with a 35-point fourth-quarter comeback against Colorado, making it the Jayhawks' largest comeback in program history, as well as the largest fourth quarter comeback of all time. Pre-season Coaching changes Former head coach Mark Mangino resigned from his position on December 3, following a 7-game losing streak and internal investigation into his conduct.Mangino Resigns As Kansas Head Football Coach https://web.archive.org/web/20091207061245/http://www.kuathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120309aaa.html December 7, 2009 Turner Gill, former head coach at the University at Buffalo was named the new head coach on December 13, 2009.Gill Named Head Football Coach At Kansas https://web.archive.org/web/20091217081053/http://www.kuathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121309aab.html 2009-12-17 Gill will bring with him Carl Torbush as his defensive coordinator and Chuck Long as his offensive coordinator.Buffalo’s Turner Gill will be Kansas’ next football coach None of Mangino's assistant coaches or strength and conditioning staff were retained by Gill.KU football assistants on their way out New CoachesNamePositionPrev. SchoolReplacesTurner Gill Head coach Buffalo Mark ManginoChuck Long Offensive Coordinator   Ed WarinnerCarl Torbush Defensive Coordinator Mississippi State Clint Bowen/Bill MillerAaron Stamm Special Teams Buffalo Louie MatsakisAaron Stamm Tight Ends Buffalo Brandon Blaney Darrell Wyatt Wide Receivers Southern Miss. David Beaty Buddy Wyatt Defensive Line Texas A&M Tom Sims Carl Torbush Linebackers Mississippi State Bill Miller Chuck Long QBs   Ed Warinner Vic Shealy Cornerbacks Richmond Je'Ney Jackson Robert Wimberly Safeties Buffalo Clint Bowen Reggie Mitchell Running backs Illinois Louie Matsakis J.B. Grimes Offensive Line Mississippi State John Reagan Reggie Mitchell Recruiting Coordinator Illinois Brandon Blaney John Williams Strength & Conditioning South Carolina State Chris Dawson Joe Dailey On-Campus Recruiting Coord. Buffalo   Recruiting Expand the list below to see the full recruiting class. yes yes 2010 Keba Agostinho DE Katy, TX Taylor HS 6 3 250 4.7 2010-01-28 2 3 40 JaQwaylin Arps DE Denison, TX Denison HS 6 3 230 - 2009-08-31 3 3 75 Brandon Bourbon RB Potosi, MO Potosi HS 6 2 205 4.4 2010-01-31 3 4 75 Jeremiah Edwards DT Garland, TX Garland HS 6 1 270 4.9 2009-04-16 3 3 78 Jake Farley LB Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls HS 6 2 210 - 2010-01-17 2 2 74 Ed Fink LB Belleville, IL Althoff Catholic HS 6 3 221 - 2009-10-26 3 2 75 Julius Green DE Aldine, TX Aldine High School 6 7 245 - 2010-06-09 0 0 40 Ricki Herod Jr. WR Mesquite, TX North Mesquite HS 6 2 175 - 2009-04-15 3 3 77 Chad Kolumber OL Woodberry Forest, VA Woodberry Forest School 6 8 286 - 2010-01-17 2 2 40 Pat Lewandowski DE Overland Park, KS Blue Valley West HS 6 6 248 - 2010-01-17 2 3 77 Brian Maura WR Miami, FL Felix Varela Senior HS 6 3 190 4.49 2010-01-17 2 3 40 Dexter McDonald S/CB Kansas City, MO Rockhurst HS 6 2 180 - 2010-01-28 3 3 79 Quinn Mecham QB Provo, UT Snow JC (Utah) 6 2 195 - 2009-12-13 2 3 Ray Mitchell S/CB Irving, TX Irving MacArthur HS 6 1 180 - 2009-12-20 2 2 73 Jimmay Mundine TE Denison, TX Denison HS 6 1 225 4.6 2009-07-31 3 3 73 James Sims RB Irving, TX Irving MacArthur HS 6 0 205 4.5 2009-07-13 3 3 77 Trent Smiley TE Frisco, TX Wakeland HS 6 4 225 4.6 2009-07-07 3 3 75 Keeston Terry WR Blue Springs, MO Blue Springs HS 6 2 179 4.69 2009-08-01 3 4 75 Andrew Turzilli WR Butler, NJ Butler HS 6 4 185 4.65 2009-08-27 3 3 40 yes 2010 2010 Kansas Football Commits 2010 Kansas Football Commits ESPN kansas 172 2305 66 55 NR 2010-02-09 no yes Watch lists Jake Laptad - Hendricks Award WatchlistKU's Laptad Named To Preseason Hendricks Award Watch List Tim Biere - John Mackey Award WatchlistKU's Biere Named To Mackey Award Watch List Schedule 2010 Schedule https://web.archive.org/web/20130703070107/http://www.kuathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/kan-m-footbl-sched.html 2013-07-03 2010 AP Central September 4 6:00 p.m. l y North Dakota State Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS FCS 3–6 48,417https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302472305 North Dakota State Bison vs. Kansas Jayhawks Box Score ESPN.com September 18, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100911022831/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=302472305 September 11, 2010 live September 11 11:00 a.m. w y Georgia Tech 15 Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS FSN 28–25 46,907https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302542305 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Kansas Jayhawks Box Score ESPN.com September 18, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100915154627/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=302542305 September 15, 2010 live September 17 7:00 p.m. l y y Southern Miss M. 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Roberts Stadium Hattiesburg, MS ESPN 16–31 30,211https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302602572 Kansas Jayhawks vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Box Score ESPN.com September 18, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100921103810/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=302602572 September 21, 2010 live September 25 6:00 p.m. w y New Mexico State Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS FCS 42–16 46,719https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302682305 New Mexico State Aggies vs. Kansas Jayhawks Box Score ESPN.com October 15, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100927203739/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=302682305 September 27, 2010 live October 2 11:00 a.m. l y Baylor Floyd Casey Stadium Waco, TX FSN 7–55 35,405https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302750239 Kansas Jayhawks vs. Baylor Bears Box Score ESPN.com October 15, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101005032522/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=302750239 October 5, 2010 live October 14 6:30 p.m. l Kansas State Sunflower Showdown/Governor's Cup Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS FSN 7–59 47,561https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302872305 Kansas State Wildcats vs. Kansas Jayhawks Box Score ESPN.com October 14, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101017174203/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=302872305 October 17, 2010 live October 23 6:00 p.m. l y Texas A&M Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS FSN 10–45 44,239https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302962305 Texas A&M Aggies vs. Kansas Jayhawks Box Score ESPN.com December 19, 2010 October 30 1:00 p.m. l y Iowa State Jack Trice Stadium Ames, IA 16–28 46,485https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=303030066 Kansas Jayhawks vs. Iowa State Cyclones Box Score ESPN.com December 19, 2010 November 6 1:00 p.m. w Colorado Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS 52–45 40,851https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=303102305 Colorado Buffaloes vs. Kansas Jayhawks Box Score ESPN.com December 19, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101109103751/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=303102305 November 9, 2010 live November 13 6:00 p.m. l y Nebraska 9 Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE rivalry FSN PPV 3–20 85,587https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=303170158 Kansas Jayhawks vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Box Score ESPN.com December 19, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101117222302/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=303170158 November 17, 2010 live November 20 11:00 a.m. l Oklahoma State 10 Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS FSN 14–48 39,261https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=303242305 Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Kansas Jayhawks Box Score ESPN.com December 19, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101201083522/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=303242305 December 1, 2010 live November 27 11:30 a.m. l y Missouri 15 Border War Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City, MO FSN 7–35 55,788https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=303310142 Kansas Jayhawks vs. Missouri Tigers Box Score ESPN.com December 19, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101201192455/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=303310142 December 1, 2010 live Roster 2010 Kansas Jayhawks football roster (starters in bold) Quarterbacks  2 Jordan Webb - 10px|Redshirt Fr.  7 Kale Pick - 10px|Redshirt So.  8 Quinn Meacham - Jr. 12 Christian Matthews - 10px|Redshirt Fr. (also WR) 17 Blake Jablonski - Fr. Running backs 10px|Injured  6 Rell Lewis - 10px|Redshirt Jr. 22 Angus Quigley - 10px|Redshirt Sr. 25 Brandon Bourbon - Fr. 29 James Sims - Fr. 30 Josh Smith - Fr. 31 Steven Foster - 10px|Redshirt Jr. 32 Christian Lane - Fr. 33 Nick Sizemore - So. (TR) 36 Deshaun Sands - 10px|Redshirt Fr. 37 Ryan Burton - 10px|Redshirt Fr. 38 Justin Puthoff - 10px|Redshirt Fr. 40 Tyler Hunt - 10px|Redshirt So. Wide receivers  3 Reece Petty - 10px|Redshirt Sr. 12 Christian Matthews - 10px|Redshirt Fr. (also QB) 15 Daymond Patterson - Jr. 20 D.J. Beshears - So. 24 Bradley McDougald - So. 28 Willie O'Quinn - 10px|Redshirt So. 39 Patrick Schilling - 10px|Redshirt So. 47 Chase Knighton - 10px|Redshirt So. 80 Ricki Herod - Fr. 81 Jonathan Wilson - Sr. 82 Andrew Turzilli - Fr. 83 Chris Omigie - 10px|Redshirt Fr. 84 Brian Maura - Fr. 85 Rod Harris - 10px|Redshirt Jr. 88 Erick McGriff - 10px|Redshirt Fr. 89 Tertavian Ingram - 10px|Redshirt Sr. Tight ends 11 A.J. Steward - 10px|Redshirt Jr. 41 Jimmay Mundine - Fr. 43 Ted McNulty - 10px|Redshirt Jr. 46 Trent Smiley - Fr. 86 Tim Biere - Jr. 87 Bradley Dedeaux - 10px|Redshirt Sr. Offensive line 53 Tom Mabry - 10px|Redshirt Fr. 54 Justin Carnes - 10px|Redshirt Fr. (long snapper) 59 Sal Capra - 10px|Redshirt Sr. 62 Alex Smith - 10px|Redshirt Sr. 63 Chad Kolumber - Fr. 65 Mike Martinovich -Jr. 67 Duane Zlatnik - 10px|Redshirt So. 69 Trevor Marrongelli - 10px|Redshirt So. 70 Gavin Howard - 10px|Redshirt Fr. 72 Tanner Hawkinson - 10px|Redshirt So. 73 Joe Semple - 10px|Redshirt So. 10px|Injured 74 Jeff Spikes - 10px|Redshirt Jr. 76 Brad Thorson - 10px|Redshirt Sr. 77 Jeremiah Hatch - 10px|Redshirt Jr. 79 Riley Spencer - 10px|Redshirt Fr. Defensive line 55 Darius Parish - 10px|Redshirt So. 60 Dylan Avery - Fr. 64 Randall Dent - 10px|Redshirt Fr. 66 Pat Lewandowski - Fr. 71 John Williams - 10px|Redshirt So. 78 Shane Smith - 10px|Redshirt Fr. 90 Kevin Young - 10px|Redshirt Fr. 91 Jake Laptad - Sr. 92 Patrick Dorsey - 10px|Redshirt Jr. 93 Quintin Woods - Sr. 94 Tyrone Sellers - 10px|Redshirt Fr. 95 D.J. Marshall - 10px|Redshirt So. 96 Keba Agostinho - Fr. 97 Richard Johnson, Jr. - 10px|Redshirt Jr. 98 JaQwaylin Arps - Fr. 99 Julius Green - Fr. Linebackers 10px|Injured 34 Huldon Tharp - So. 35 Toben Opurum - So. 38 Josh Richardson - 10px|Redshirt So. 39 Darius Willis - So. (TR) 41 Jordan Fee - 10px|Redshirt So. 45 Justin Springer - Sr. 46 Steve Mestan - 10px|Redshirt Fr. 47 Tyler Fee - Fr. 49 Drew Dudley - Sr. 50 Jake Farley - Fr. 51 Dakota Lewis - 10px|Redshirt Sr. 52 Steven Johnson - Jr. 57 Chea Peterman - 10px|Redshirt Jr. 10px|Injured 58 Ed Fink - Fr. Cornerbacks  5 Greg Brown - 10px|Redshirt So. 10 Corrigan Powell - 10px|Redshirt So. 16 Chris Harris - Sr. 17 Calvin Rubles - Sr. 19 Isiah Barfield - 10px|Redshirt Jr. 23 Ryan Murphy - 10px|Redshirt Jr. 27 Dexter McDonald - Fr. 30 Anthony Davis - 10px|Redshirt Jr. 33 Tyler Patmon - 10px|Redshirt Fr. 43 Brandon Hawks - 10px|Redshirt So. Safeties  1 Lubbock Smith - 10px|Redshirt So.  4 Prinz Kande - 10px|Redshirt Fr.  9 Keeston Terry - Fr. 14 Abdullah Sabir - Jr. 24 Taylor Lee - 10px|Redshirt So. 26 Phillip Strozier - 10px|Redshirt Sr. 32 Dexter Linton - 10px|Redshirt Fr. 37 Brian Blackwell - 10px|Redshirt Fr. 40 Ray Mitchell - Fr. 44 Olaitan Oguntodu - 10px|Redshirt Sr. Punters 18 Alonso Rojas - Sr. 19 Victor McBride - Fr. Kickers 12 Nathan Kalish - 10px|Redshirt Fr. 13 Ron Doherty - Fr. (KOS) 14 Jacob Branstetter - 10px|Redshirt Sr. Game summaries North Dakota State 2010 North Dakota State Bison football team Bison 0 3 3 0 6 Jayhawks 3 0 0 0 3 Turner Gill's debut game for the Jayhawks ended in dismay as the FCS Bison team defeated Kansas 6–3. Although Kansas took a lead in the first quarter with a field goal, the Bison scored 2 field goals, 1 in the first half and the other in the second, to knock off Jayhawks. Kansas had 3 turnovers in the game, causing the Bison to lead in time of possession.North Dakota State kicks Kansas for first win over Big 12 member http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302472305 Espn.com 12 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100911022929/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302472305 11 September 2010 dead Georgia Tech #15 Yellow Jackets 7 10 0 8 25 Jayhawks 7 7 7 7 28 2010 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team Trying to rebound after the loss against the FCS Bison, Kansas was considered an underdog against the heavily favored, 15th ranked, Georgia Tech. Redshirt Freshman Jordan Webb took over the starting QB role and true Freshman James Sims was introduced at running back. In the first half, Kansas scored two touchdowns, but the Yellow Jackets were ahead by a field goal at halftime, 17–14. However, in the third quarter, Kansas would score an unanswered touchdown to take the lead at 21–17. In the first drive of the fourth quarter, the Jayhawks would score yet another touchdown. However, Georgia Tech scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter to try to pull off a comeback. Then, with a minute to play in regulation, Georgia Tech's drive stopped with a turnover on downs that ended the Yellow Jackets' hopes of winning. The final would be 28–25, with Kansas winning. This would be the first time since 2008 that Kansas defeated a ranked opponent, defeating the then #11 Missouri Tigers 40–37.Kansas rebounds from humiliating loss, knocks off Ga. Tech http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302542305 Espn.com 12 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100914034906/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302542305 14 September 2010 dead The win remains (as of the conclusion of the 2021 season) the Jayhawks last win over a ranked opponent. Southern Miss Jayhawks 0 3 7 6 Golden Eagles 7 14 7 3 2010 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team New Mexico State Aggies 0 7 0 9 Jayhawks 7 14 14 7 2010 New Mexico State Aggies football team Baylor Jayhawks 0 7 0 0 Bears 10 17 21 7 2010 Baylor Bears football team Kansas State Wildcats 3 28 21 7 Jayhawks 0 0 0 7 2010 Kansas State Wildcats football team Texas A&M Aggies 14 17 7 7 Jayhawks 3 7 0 0 2010 Texas A&M Aggies football team Iowa State Jayhawks 6 3 0 7 Cyclones 0 7 21 0 2010 Iowa State Cyclones football team Colorado Buffaloes 14 21 3 7 Jayhawks 3 7 7 35 2010 Colorado Buffaloes football team Nebraska Jayhawks 0 0 3 0 #9 Cornhuskers 7 7 3 3 2010 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team Oklahoma State Cowboys 10 10 14 14 Jayhawks 14 0 0 0 2010 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team Missouri Jayhawks 0 0 7 0 #15 Tigers 14 7 7 7 2010 Missouri Tigers football team Awards and honors Justin Springer Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week (week 2) - 15 tackles, 1 sack against #15 Georgia TechKU’s Justin Springer named Big 12 defensive player of the week D.J. Beshears Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week (week 4)Beshears Tabbed As Big 12 Special Teams Player Of The Week References Kansas Category:Kansas Jayhawks football seasons Kansas Jayhawks football