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1955 Kansas Jayhawks football team
| 1955 Kansas Jayhawks football |
|---|
| Big Seven Conference |
| 3–6–1 (1–4–1 Big 7) |
| Chuck Mather (2nd season) |
| Ralph Moody |
| Dick Reich |
| Memorial Stadium |
The 1955 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Seven Conference during the 1955 college football season. In their second season under head coach Chuck Mather, the Jayhawks compiled a 3–6–1 record (1–4–1 against conference opponents), finished tied for fifth in the Big Seven Conference, and were outscored by all opponents by a combined total of 222 to 93. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas.
The team's statistical leaders included John Francisco with 459 rushing yards and 24 points scored and Wally Strauch with 498 passing yards. Ralph Moody and Dick Reich were the team captains.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17 | at TCU* | Amon G. Carter StadiumFort Worth, TX | L 14–47 | 25,000 | |
| September 24 | Washington State* | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS | W 13–0 | 19,000 | |
| October 1 | at Colorado | Folsom FieldBoulder, CO | L 0–12 | 22,500 | |
| October 8 | Iowa State | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS | T 7–7 | 19,854 | |
| October 15 | at No. 3 Oklahoma | Owen FieldNorman, OK | L 6–44 | 39,789 | |
| October 22 | SMU* | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS | L 14–33 | 20,000 | |
| October 29 | at Nebraska | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE (rivalry) | L 14–19 | 31,000 | |
| November 5 | Kansas State | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS (rivalry) | L 0–46 | 26,000 | |
| November 12 | Oklahoma A&M* | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS | W 12–7 | 12,000 | |
| November 19 | Missouri | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS (Border War) | W 13–7 | 30,000 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game |
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