After 33 months of construction and renovation, the revamped football stadium at the University of Kansas will welcome fans to the sold-out home opener on Saturday.

The Bulldogs, led by new head coach Matt Entz, are double-digit road underdogs in their first game against the Jayhawks.

KSHB 41's Caroline Hogan spoke to KU students, fans, and local businesses about the impact of football game days returning to Lawrence.

In October of that year, the Jayhawks played their first games in the unfinished stadium, including victories over Kansas State and Missouri. On November 11, 1922, KU made everything official, dedicating the completed 22,000 seat structure to the memory of the 129 students and alumni who'd perished during WWI.

Football season is back, and so too are the flyovers. Lawrence residents should expect to see two military flyovers today, in preparation of a special flyover ceremony that will involve parachutists just before kickoff of Saturday’s University of Kansas season-opening football game.

Fans can enjoy upgraded food with cheaper prices for students. Some of the new items include a 21-inch Philly cheesesteak and a double-patty burger with the thickness of a steak. This is just Phase 1 of the Gateway District that will ultimately redefine the north end of KU’s campus.

With five college football games on Saturday for Week 0, Sammy P is dropping his best bets. Find out what he thinks is worth a wager.

Kansas will begin its 2025 volleyball season on Saturday by competing in the AVCA First Serve event, beginning with a match against Vanderbilt at 3 p.m. The contest will take place at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln,

Whether you were a KU fan, player or coach, most people knew what kind of production the Jayhawks would receive from the trio of Luke Grimm, Quentin Skinner and Lawrence Arnold. They’d played with KU quarterback Jalon Daniels for years, and there was plenty of chemistry built over those seasons.

The city of Lawrence is buzzing as the Kansas Jayhawks approach their highly anticipated Week 0 matchup against Fresno State. Head coach Lance Leipold enters his fifth year at the helm and is looking to bounce back from a 2024 campaign where KU finished 5-7 and missed bowl eligibility.