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 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 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.

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

Roster

2010 Kansas Jayhawks football roster (starters in bold) Quarterbacks  2 Jordan Webb - Fr.  7 Kale Pick - So.  8 Quinn Meacham - Jr. 12 Christian Matthews - Fr. (also WR) 17 Blake Jablonski - Fr.

Running backs  6 Rell Lewis - Jr. 22 Angus Quigley - Sr. 25 Brandon Bourbon - Fr. 29 James Sims - Fr. 30 Josh Smith - Fr. 31 Steven Foster - Jr. 32 Christian Lane - Fr. 33 Nick Sizemore - So. (TR) 36 Deshaun Sands - Fr. 37 Ryan Burton - Fr. 38 Justin Puthoff - Fr. 40 Tyler Hunt - So.

Wide receivers  3 Reece Petty - Sr. 12 Christian Matthews - Fr. (also QB) 15 Daymond Patterson - Jr. 20 D.J. Beshears - So. 24 Bradley McDougald - So. 28 Willie O'Quinn - So. 39 Patrick Schilling - So. 47 Chase Knighton - So. 80 Ricki Herod - Fr. 81 Jonathan Wilson - Sr. 82 Andrew Turzilli - Fr. 83 Chris Omigie - Fr. 84 Brian Maura - Fr. 85 Rod Harris - Jr. 88 Erick McGriff - Fr. 89 Tertavian Ingram - Sr.

Tight ends 11 A.J. Steward - Jr. 41 Jimmay Mundine - Fr. 43 Ted McNulty - Jr. 46 Trent Smiley - Fr. 86 Tim Biere - Jr. 87 Bradley Dedeaux - Sr. Offensive line 53 Tom Mabry - Fr. 54 Justin Carnes - Fr. (long snapper) 59 Sal Capra - Sr. 62 Alex Smith - Sr. 63 Chad Kolumber - Fr. 65 Mike Martinovich -Jr. 67 Duane Zlatnik - So. 69 Trevor Marrongelli - So. 70 Gavin Howard - Fr. 72 Tanner Hawkinson - So. 73 Joe Semple - So. 74 Jeff Spikes - Jr. 76 Brad Thorson - Sr. 77 Jeremiah Hatch - Jr. 79 Riley Spencer - Fr.

Defensive line 55 Darius Parish - So. 60 Dylan Avery - Fr. 64 Randall Dent - Fr. 66 Pat Lewandowski - Fr. 71 John Williams - So. 78 Shane Smith - Fr. 90 Kevin Young - Fr. 91 Jake Laptad - Sr. 92 Patrick Dorsey - Jr. 93 Quintin Woods - Sr. 94 Tyrone Sellers - Fr. 95 D.J. Marshall - So. 96 Keba Agostinho - Fr. 97 Richard Johnson, Jr. - Jr. 98 JaQwaylin Arps - Fr. 99 Julius Green - Fr. Linebackers 34 Huldon Tharp - So. 35 Toben Opurum - So. 38 Josh Richardson - So. 39 Darius Willis - So. (TR) 41 Jordan Fee - So. 45 Justin Springer - Sr. 46 Steve Mestan - Fr. 47 Tyler Fee - Fr. 49 Drew Dudley - Sr. 50 Jake Farley - Fr. 51 Dakota Lewis - Sr. 52 Steven Johnson - Jr. 57 Chea Peterman - Jr. 58 Ed Fink - Fr.

Cornerbacks  5 Greg Brown - So. 10 Corrigan Powell - So. 16 Chris Harris - Sr. 17 Calvin Rubles - Sr. 19 Isiah Barfield - Jr. 23 Ryan Murphy - Jr. 27 Dexter McDonald - Fr. 30 Anthony Davis - Jr. 33 Tyler Patmon - Fr. 43 Brandon Hawks - So.

Safeties  1 Lubbock Smith - So.  4 Prinz Kande - Fr.  9 Keeston Terry - Fr. 14 Abdullah Sabir - Jr. 24 Taylor Lee - So. 26 Phillip Strozier - Sr. 32 Dexter Linton - Fr. 37 Brian Blackwell - Fr. 40 Ray Mitchell - Fr. 44 Olaitan Oguntodu - Sr.

Punters 18 Alonso Rojas - Sr. 19 Victor McBride - Fr.

Kickers 12 Nathan Kalish - Fr. 13 Ron Doherty - Fr. (KOS) 14 Jacob Branstetter - Sr.

Game summaries North Dakota State

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.

Georgia Tech

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. The win remains (as of the conclusion of the 2021 season) the Jayhawks last win over a ranked opponent.

Southern Miss

New Mexico State

Baylor

Kansas State

Texas A&M

Iowa State

Colorado

Nebraska

Oklahoma State

Missouri

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

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