Sam Fariss

Sam Fariss

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.

A view from the east stands show players during their first practice inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Aug. 1, 2025.

Rivals grasping at straws after Jayhawks finish major upgrades to football stadium

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Bill Self, Big 12 Basketball Tournament - Championship

Bill Self's best news this summer has nothing to do with basketball

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Jalon Daniels, Colorado v Kansas

The hype around Jalon Daniels is officially real after this preseason news

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Feb 21, 2011; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Marcus Morris (22) drives to the basket against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse.

Former Kansas men's basketball star arrested for unpaid casino debt

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Kansas v Colorado

Kansas HC Bill Self feels 'strong' after being released from the hospital

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Bill Self, NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - Practice Day

Kansas provides positive update on Bill Self after he was hospitalized this week

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Dec 26, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Dean Miller (45) against the UNLV Rebels in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field.

Yet another preseason poll has Jayhawks near the bottom of the Big 12

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Feb 3, 2024; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) dunks the ball during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Allen Fieldhouse.

Former Kansas star erupts for 30 points and instantly puts NBA on notice

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Newport sophomore Taylen Kinney races to the basket during the Ohio Valley Hoops Classic Dec. 1, 2023, at Mason's high school gymnasium.

Kansas Jayhawks might have just found the edge to land 5-star PG

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Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Doug Emilien (5) makes a block on the Lindenwood Lions to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game, Thursday, August 29, 202,4 at Children's Mercy Park.

Kansas entirely disrespected in latest Big 12 preseason coaches poll

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Big Jay waves the wheat with Kansas fans prior to tipoff of the game against Washburn inside Allen Fieldhouse Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.

Kansas fans elated to see team tradition finally available in EA College Football 26

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Jan 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Rice Owls guard Noah Shelby (1) defends against Florida Atlantic Owls guard Jalen Gaffney (12) during the second half at Tudor Fieldhouse.

Before ever playing for the Jayhawks, Noah Shelby returns to the transfer portal

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Oct 5, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Quentin Skinner (0) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) against the Arizona State Sun Devils.

3 creampuff matchups who give the Kansas Jayhawks extra bye weeks in 2025

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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.

Wise words from Bill Self will have Kansas fans ready to run through a brick wall

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Darryn Peterson, a Kansas recruit, and his family are recognized before Prolific Prep’s game against St. Vincent-St. Mary in the Scholastic Play-by-Play Classic at Canton Memorial Civic Center.

Darryn Peterson is showing everyone he can return Kansas to blue-blood status

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Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) scrambles in for a touchdown against Arizona State at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Oct 5, 2024.

Lance Leipold and Jalon Daniels headline Jayhawks attending Big 12 Media Days

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