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1917 Kansas Jayhawks football team
| 1917 Kansas Jayhawks football |
|---|
| Missouri Valley Conference |
| 6–2 (3–1 MVC) |
| Herman Olcott (3rd season) |
| Harry Neilson |
| McCook Field |
The 1917 Kansas Jayhawks football team was an American football team that represented the University of Kansas in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) during the 1917 college football season. In their third and final season under head coach Herman Olcott, the Jayhawks compiled a 6–2 record (3–1 against conference opponents), tied for second place in the MVC, and outscored opponents by a total of 126 to 46. They played their home games at McCook Field in Lawrence, Kansas. Harry Neilson was the team captain.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6 | at Illinois* | Illinois FieldChampaign, IL | L 0–22 | ||
| October 13 | Kansas State Normal* | McCook FieldLawrence, KS | W 33–0 | ||
| October 20 | Washburn* | McCook FieldLawrence, KS | W 34–2 | ||
| October 27 | Iowa State | McCook FieldLawrence, KS | W 7–0 | ||
| November 3 | at Kansas State | Ahearn FieldManhattan, KS (rivalry) | W 9–0 | ||
| November 10 | at Oklahoma* | Boyd FieldNorman, OK | W 13–6 | ||
| November 17 | Nebraska | McCook FieldLawrence, KS (rivalry) | L 3–13 | 5,000 | |
| November 29 | Missouri | Rollins FieldColumbia, MO (rivalry) | W 27–3 | 10,000 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecoming |
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