Kansas football: A look back at my game-by-game predictions headed into the bye

Sep 30, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. (20) and wide receiver Quentin Skinner (0) celebrate after Hishaw Jr. scored a touchdown during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. (20) and wide receiver Quentin Skinner (0) celebrate after Hishaw Jr. scored a touchdown during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
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LAWRENCE, KANSAS – OCTOBER 07: Running back Devin Neal #4 of the Kansas Jayhawks carries the ball during the game against the UCF Knights at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
LAWRENCE, KANSAS – OCTOBER 07: Running back Devin Neal #4 of the Kansas Jayhawks carries the ball during the game against the UCF Knights at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Kansas Football Game 6 vs. UCF Knights

The ultimate bounce-back game for Kansas football. Another new conference foe was next up for the Jayhawks.

This one was over before it started. Kansas totally dominated UCF for 4 quarters. Jason Bean only threw the ball 12 times and Kansas had 51 carries for 399 yards. I have never seen a Kansas football team completely manhandle a conference team like this before. It demonstrates just how much of a transformation Leipold has done in a short time with this program.

I predicted Kansas to win 41-38 over UCF in the preseason. Kansas won 51-22 over the Knights.

My Prediction: 41-38, Kansas wins
Actual Score: 51-22, Kansas wins