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1979 Kansas Jayhawks football team
| 1979 Kansas Jayhawks football |
|---|
| Big Eight Conference |
| 3–8 (2–5 Big 8) |
| Don Fambrough (5th season) |
| Brian Bethke |
| Mike Gay |
| Monty Carbonell |
| Memorial Stadium |
The 1979 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Eight Conference during the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season. After a four year absence, Don Fambrough returned as the team's head coach, and the Jayhawks compiled a 3–8 record (2–5 against conference opponents), tied for fifth place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 346 to 172. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas.
The team's statistical leaders included Brian Bethke with 874 passing yards, Harry Sydney with 541 rushing yards, and David Verser with 463 receiving yards. Brian Bethke, Mike Gay, and Monty Carbonell were the team captains.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15 | at No. 16 Pittsburgh* | Pitt StadiumPittsburgh, PA | L 0–24 | 41,545 | |
| September 22 | at No. 11 Michigan* | Michigan StadiumAnn Arbor, MI | L 7–28 | 103,698 | |
| September 29 | North Texas State* | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS | W 37–18 | 39,460 | |
| October 6 | Syracuse* | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS | L 27–45 | 36,720 | |
| October 13 | at No. 5 Nebraska | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE (rivalry) | L 0–42 | 76,011 | |
| October 20 | at Iowa State | Cyclone StadiumAmes, IA | W 24–7 | 47,064–48,100 | |
| October 27 | Oklahoma State | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS | L 17–30 | 29,671 | |
| November 3 | Kansas State | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS (Sunflower Showdown) | W 36–28 | 48,627 | |
| November 10 | at No. 6 Oklahoma | Oklahoma Memorial StadiumNorman, OK | L 0–38 | 71,822 | |
| November 17 | Colorado | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS | L 17–31 | 25,572–31,125 | |
| November 24 | Missouri | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS (Border War) | L 7–55 | 34,599 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game |
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