1940 Kansas Jayhawks football team

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1940 Kansas Jayhawks football
Conference Big Six Conference
1940 record 2–7 (0–5 Big 6)
Head coach Gwinn Henry (2nd year)
Captain Don Pierce
Home stadium Memorial Stadium
Seasons
« 1939 1941 »
1940 Big 6 football standings
Conf     Overall
Team W   L   T     W   L   T
#7 Nebraska $ 5 0 0     8 2 0
Oklahoma 4 1 0     6 3 0
Missouri 3 2 0     6 3 0
Iowa State 2 3 0     4 5 0
Kansas State 1 4 0     2 7 0
Kansas 0 5 0     2 7 0
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

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]

References

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  2. 2.0 2.1 2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, p. 183.
  3. 2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, pp. 127-138.