<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0XiI4u_0vEilwbh00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0XiI4u_0vEilwbh00" width="1182" height="619" >Kansas City, Kan. — The Kansas football season opener is here. The Jayhawks will kick off the 2024 season on Thursday night at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City as FCS program Lindenwood comes to town. The Lions recently made the jump to the Division I and FCS level. Lindenwood is coming off a 3-7 season last year. Heading into this season, the Lions were picked to finish eighth in the Preseason Big South-OVC Association Poll.Stay tuned for live updates...1ST QUARTER*Lindenwood won the toss and elected to receive*9:44: The Kansas defense came out strong, forcing a quick three and out. The KU offense opened the season firing, as five of the first seven plays of the game were through the air. KU got a 15-yard run from Devin Neal to get into Lindenwood territory before the Jayhawks faced a fourth and three. KU went for it and Jalon Daniels found Luke Grimm to convert. Three plays later Devin Neal found the end zone on a five yard run. Kansas 7, Lindenwood 04:47: KU's defense was able to get Lindenwood into a fourth and short and the Lions went for it. KU was able to get the stop and the offense took over. On the first play, Quentin Skinner took an end around upfield but he fumbled and Lindenwood recovered. 2ND QUARTER10:11: Things still didn't look smooth for KU during its next offensive possession. Jalon Daniels was intercepted following a miscommunication between him and Grimm. But the KU defense forced a stop and got the offense the ball back. The Jayhawks then moved the ball well and put together a seven-play, 85-yard drive that was capped by a one-yard touchdown run from Neal. The KU running back also had a 53-yard run to set KU up deep in Lindenwood territory. Kansas 14, Lindenwood 08:42: It didn't take long for KU to tack on another score. Mello Dotson intercepted Lindenwood's Nate Glantz and returned it 27 yards for a touchdown. The extra point was no good. Kansas 20, Lindenwood 07:07: The KU defense forced another stop and got off the field. The KU offense took over and on the third play from scrimmage, Daniels found Grimm for a 58-yard score. Kansas 27, Lindenwood 00:03: Lindenwood had one explosive play before KU's defense shut things down again. The Jayhawks took over on their own five yard line with just over three minutes to play. KU marched 95 yards over 10 plays to score a touchdown that came via a one-yard Daniel Hisahw Jr. run. Kansas 34, Lindenwood 0Here is how you can check out Thursday's KU football game:Opponent: Lindenwood Lions When: Thursday at 7:00 p.m. CTWhere: Children's Mercy Park (Kansas City, Kan.)TV/streaming: Big 12 Now on ESPN+ with Shawn Kenney (Play-by-Play), Taylor McHargue (Analyst)Web link: <a href="https://www.espn.com/watch/">WatchESPN</a>Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network (1320 AM/101.7 FM in Lawrence, 810 AM in KC)KU Athletics online webcast: kuathletics.leanplayer.comIf you're hoping to catch the game on the radio, the KU Athletics website has a list of affiliates, including in Wichita (1240 AM, 97.5 FM), Topeka (1440 AM, 99.3 FM) and Emporia (1400 AM). Folks in Kansas City can listen on 810 AM, 1510 AM and 99.3 FM. Additionally, the stations for Fort Scott are 1600 AM and 103.9 FM, while Parsons will have the game on 1540 AM and 93.5 FM. MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR PHOG.NET'S DAILY NEWSLETTER...With the KU football season in full swing, it's the perfect time to subscribe to our <a href="https://247sports.com/college/kansas/distribution/signup/">Phog.net daily newsletter</a>! You'll get an email from us every day with numerous stories related to Kansas — to keep you up to date on everything you need to know....AND PHOG.NET VIP ACCESS:If you haven't given Phog.net VIP access a try, now is a great time to hop on board! You can sign up right now and get an <a href="https://247sports.com/college/kansas/UserSubscription/New/?promo=TOC">annual subscription for 30-percent off</a>!</div></body>

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Live updates: Kansas takes on Lindenwood

Kansas City, Kan. — The Kansas football season opener is here. The Jayhawks will kick off the 2024 season on Thursday night at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City as FCS program Lindenwood comes to town. The Lions recently made the jump to the Division I and FCS level. Lindenwood is coming off a 3-7 season last year. Heading into this season, the Lions were picked to finish eighth in the Preseason Big South-OVC Association Poll.

Live updates: Kansas takes on Lindenwood

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