“It’s extremely disappointing,” Kansas coach Lance Leipold said in his postgame news conference in Waco. Kansas entered the season with Big 12 title and College Football Playoff aspirations. Instead, the Jayhawks began the year 1-5 and then 2-6. Saturday’s 45-17 loss to Baylor ended their season at 5-7 (4-5 Big 12).

Kansas Jayhawks running back Devin Neal (4) is congratulated by coach Lance Leipold after scoring a touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad [email protected]

Kansas football fell short of a sixth win this year, with a loss on the road against Baylor. Here are a few lingering questions following that defeat.

The Kansas Jayhawks began the season with Big 12 title and College Football Playoff aspirations. Instead, a disappointing start put them in a hole, and a beatdown on Saturday officially ended their chances at bowl contention.