American college football season
The 1963 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Eight Conference during the 1963 NCAA University Division football season . In their sixth season under head coach Jack Mitchell , the Jayhawks compiled a 5–5 record (3–4 against conference opponents), tied for fourth in the Big Eight Conference, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 207 to 122.[ 1] [ 2] They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas .
The team's statistical leaders included Gale Sayers with 917 rushing yards and 155 receiving yards and Steve Renko with 505 passing yards.[ 3] Ken Coleman and Pete Quatrochi were the team captains.[ 2]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance September 21 at TCU * L 6–1026,000 September 28 Syracuse * W 10–035,000 October 5 at Wyoming * W 25–2118,121 October 12 Iowa State Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS L 14–1732,915 October 19 at No. 6 Oklahoma L 18–2161,826 October 26 Oklahoma State Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS W 41–735,000 November 2 Kansas State Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS (rivalry ) W 34–030,000 November 9 at Nebraska L 9–2339,844 November 16 at Colorado W 43–1421,000 November 30 Missouri L 7–945,000 *Non-conference game HomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
1963 Kansas Jayhawks football team roster Players Coaches Offense Defense Special teams Head coach Jack Mitchell
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