“This Is Going to Be the Last Job”: Kansas Coach Reveals Troubling News Despite Team’s Rise in Top 25 Program

With the last win against the 5-4 Iowa State Cyclones, the Kansas Jayhawks lead at the 3rd in the Big 12 under Lance Leipold’s coaching. Currently, in his third season, the 59-year-old head coach has hustled Kansas to thrive as a Top-25 program. Truly, for Kansas, Lance Leipold is one of the best head coaches they’ve had, who has led the team to the success they’re celebrating with a 7-2 record. 

Amidst the successful stint in his career, fans are confused if Lance Leipold’s recent statement could mean he’s leaving Kansas as head coach. The Jayhawks are currently one of the most successful programs with an opportunity to enter the Big-12 Championship game. So why would the head coach want to bail? Is there truth to the rumors or are people making mountains out of molehills? 

Lance Leipold’s devoted career with the Kansas Jayhawks

If Kansas qualifies for the Big-12 Championship game, it’ll be the first time they’ll be celebrating the success since 1968. It would be a major history changer for Kansas with Lance Leipold as head coach. There have been rumors spreading around that Kansas head coach Lance Leipold is contemplating his “career at current school.” 

Despite what the rumors say, Lance Leipold is not ending his career at Kansas yet. He expresses his gratitude and contentment to Travis Goff, who made him and his family feel welcomed in Kansas. He affirmed that he had been offered head coach positions from other programs but has remained steadfast in his commitment to Kansas. He said, “It is our plan and expectation that we want to be here and this is going to be the last job we have.“

Lance Leipold has also stated, “My wife and I are extremely happy here. We’ve been taken care of. We have a son that’s a junior in high school. We don’t want to relocate him.” He has agreed to a contract that will see him as Kansas’s head coach through 2029. It looks like Lance Leipold will be sticking around in Kansas for a long time. 

Lance Leipold – Kansas Jayhawks’ stronghold

With more than a decade as head coach, Lance Leipold came to Kansas in 2021 after spending six seasons in Buffalo. Last season, he led the Jayhawks to the Liberty Bowl and is now 15-19 over three seasons. He also led the team to two consecutive seasons, ranking in the Top 25.

With 7-2 now, Kansas stands at No. 16 in the most recent College Football Rankings. They’re currently 4-2 in the Big 12, and they can still earn their way to the championship game. Lance Leipold will be a game-changer if he manages to drive his team toward the Big-12 Championship game.

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The future of Kansas stands on a tightrope as the remaining games could determine their championship appearance. The Jayhawks will face Texas Tech on Saturday in a major Big-12 conference game. We hope Lance Leipold will have the Jayhawks ready. 

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