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See photos from Kansas Jayhawks’ football season opener vs. Long Island

The Kansas Jayhawks opened their season against Long Island University on a sweltering night in Lawrence and took care of business in what most would consider a “tuneup game” before the resumption of the much anticipated Border War game next week against the Missouri Tigers.

Starting quarterback Isaiah Marshall had a solid game Friday. He completed 14 of 19 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another 49 yards on seven carries,

The Jayhawks also got two touchdowns from transfer running back Yasin Willis in his KU debut.

See action from the game, photographed by Star visual journalist Dominick Williams:

Kansas Jayhawks take the field prior to their game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks take the field prior to their game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks running back Yasin Willis (6) scores a touchdown in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks running back Yasin Willis (6) scores a touchdown in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks running back Yasin Willis (6) scores his second touchdown of the game in the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks running back Yasin Willis (6) scores his second touchdown of the game in the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks running back Yasin Willis (6) celebrates after scoring his second touchdown of the game in the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks running back Yasin Willis (6) celebrates after scoring his second touchdown of the game in the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) runs along the sideline in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) runs along the sideline in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks running back Dylan Edwards (1) attempts to turn the corner in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks running back Dylan Edwards (1) attempts to turn the corner in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Leroy Harris III (33) makes a strong tackle in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Leroy Harris III (33) makes a strong tackle in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nik McMillan (5) stretches out for a catch in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nik McMillan (5) stretches out for a catch in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nik McMillan (5) celebrates after a big catch in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nik McMillan (5) celebrates after a big catch in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold watches the scoreboard in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold watches the scoreboard in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
A Kansas Jayhawks fan screams in celebration in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
A Kansas Jayhawks fan screams in celebration in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nik McMillan (5) makes an acrobatic catch in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nik McMillan (5) makes an acrobatic catch in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks defensive end David Santiago (44) runs with the football after stripping it from a Long Island University player in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks defensive end David Santiago (44) runs with the football after stripping it from a Long Island University player in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nik McMillan (5) tight ropes the sideline after a catch in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nik McMillan (5) tight ropes the sideline after a catch in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) loses his helmet after being tackled in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) loses his helmet after being tackled in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks running back Yasin Willis (6) runs through a tackle in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks running back Yasin Willis (6) runs through a tackle in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks defenders tackle Long Island University Sharks running back Sam Slade (21) in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks defenders tackle Long Island University Sharks running back Sam Slade (21) in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Tate Nagy (11) returns a punt in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Tate Nagy (11) returns a punt in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
PGA Tour golfer and former Jayhawk Gary Woodland waves to the crowd in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
PGA Tour golfer and former Jayhawk Gary Woodland waves to the crowd in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nahzae Cox (0) catches the ball in warmups before the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nahzae Cox (0) catches the ball in warmups before the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Fireworks go off after another Jayhawks touchdown in the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Fireworks go off after another Jayhawks touchdown in the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) runs through a tackle in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) runs through a tackle in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks running back Dylan Edwards (1) signals a first down after a run in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence.
Kansas Jayhawks running back Dylan Edwards (1) signals a first down after a run in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. Long Island University Sharks at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lawrence. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com

This story was originally published September 4, 2026 at 11:35 PM with the headline "See photos from Kansas Jayhawks’ football season opener vs. Long Island."

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