Sam Fariss

Sam Fariss

Joined: Jan 30, 2024

Sam Fariss is a staff writer for our NCAA team. She attended the University of Oregon (Go Ducks) where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Sam has covered college football and other collegiate sports for six years now. Her favorite teams are the Ducks (of course) and the Texas Longhorns because she was raised in Austin!

Kansas Jayhawks defensive lineman Tommy Dunn Jr. (92) celebrates after Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Cobee Bryant (2) catches an interception during the game against Cincinnati.

3-star DT commit adds the necessary size to the Jayhawks' defensive line

Oct 26, 2024; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) calls a play during the third quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium.

Kansas fans will want to circle these 3 games on the 2025 schedule

Bryce Foster, Kansas v West Virginia

Kansas OL Bryce Foster’s NCAA track & field bid gives fans something wild to root for

Kansas athletic director Travis Goff talks with coach Lance Leipold following Friday's Spring Preview at Rock Chalk Park.

How the House settlement cap could affect the Jayhawks for years to come

Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) gestures after scoring a touchdown during the 4th quarter between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes.

Former Jayhawk running back Devin Neal looks golden in new Saints gear

Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas head coach Lance Leipold celebrates a scoring play during the 1st quarter between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes.

5-star All-American reaffirms his commitment to the Kansas Jayhawks after OV

Scot Pollard

Former KU defensive legend Scot Pollard gets a special spotlight from ESPN

Feb 15, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) dunks the ball against the Utah Utes during the first half at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.\

Jayhawks tease fans with sneak peek at MBB newcomers in KU crimson & blue

Kansas head coach Lance Leipold speaks to the fans during Kansas Football Fan Appreciation Day Saturday, April. 5, 2025 at the Kansas Football Indoor Practice Facility in Lawrence, Kan.

2026 3-star RB shares exciting images from OV with Kansas Jayhawks

Bill Self, Kansas v Houston

The blows keep coming for Kansas as Bill Self misses out on another 5-star recruit

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Dame Sarr's decision day leaves the Kansas Jayhawks wanting (and needing) more

Kansas coach Brandon Schneider talks with players during a timeout in the second half of the game against Iowa State Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, inside Allen Fieldhouse

Class of 2026 top 10 hoops prospect includes the Jayhawks in final 5 schools

Jon Rothstein, Texas vs Seton Hall

National insider gives disheartening take on Kansas basketball ahead of next season

Mar 29, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Darrion Williams (5) reacts after a three-point basket during the first half against the Florida Gators during the West Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center.

Darrion Williams pulls NBA Draft plug with Kansas Jayhawks looming large

Haslett's Kory Amachree runs for a gain against DeWitt during the second quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at Haslett High School.

4-star Kansas football target to announce his commitment later this week

Kansas' head baseball coach Dan Fitzgerald walks to home plate during game two against Texas Tech, Friday, May 19, 2023, at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.

How to watch No. 2-seed Kansas in the Big 12 Baseball Tournament