The 1949 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Seven Conference during the 1949 college football season. In their second season under head coach Jules V. Sikes, the Jayhawks compiled a 5–5 record (2–4 against conference opponents), finished fifth in the Big Seven Conference, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 259 to 183. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas.
The team's statistical leaders included Bud French with 510 rushing yards and 66 points scored,2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, pp. 127, 138. and Dick Gilman with 885 passing yards.2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, p. 131. Forrest Griffith and Dick Tomlinson were the team captains.2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, p. 183.
Schedule
After the season The following Jayhawks were selected in the 1950 NFL draft following the season.
559Forrest GriffithBackNew York Giants21263Bud FrenchBackNew York Bulldogs21268Dick TomlinsonGuardPittsburgh Steelers27344Ed LeeTackleWashington Redskins
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