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American college football season
The 1940 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Six Conference during the 1940 college football season . In their second season under head coach Gwinn Henry , the Jayhawks compiled a 2–7 record (0–5 against conference opponents), finished in last place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 183 to 75.[1] [2] They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas .
The team's statistical leaders included Ed Hall with 294 rushing yards, 251 passing yards, and 27 points scored (four touchdowns and three extra points), and Don Pollom with 158 receiving yards.[3] Don Pierce was the team captain.[2]
Schedule
Date Opponent Site Result October 5 at Iowa State L 0–7October 12 Drake W 20–6October 19 Nebraska L 2–53October 26 at Kansas State L 0–20November 1 at Villanova L 7–33November 9 Oklahoma L 0–13November 16 at George Washington L 0–6November 21 at Missouri L 20–45November 28 Colorado A&M W 26–0 Homecoming
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