The 1952 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Seven Conference during the 1952 college football season . In their fifth season under head coach Jules V. Sikes , the Jayhawks compiled a 7–3 record (3–3 against conference opponents), finished fourth in the Big Seven Conference, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 214 to 110.[1] [2] They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas .
The team's statistical leaders included Charlie Hoag with 469 rushing yards, Bob Brandeberry with 54 points scored, and Jerry Robertson with 868 passing yards.[3] Hoag and Oliver Spencer were the team captains.[2]
Schedule [ ]
Date Opponent Rank Site Result September 20 No. 9 TCU * No. 17 W 13–0
September 27 Santa Clara * No. 17 Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS W 21–9
October 4 Colorado No. 9 Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS W 21–12
October 11 at Iowa State No. 9 W 43–0
October 18 No. 6 Oklahoma No. 8 Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS L 20–42
October 25 at SMU * No. 15 W 26–0
November 1 at Kansas State No. 9 W 26–6
November 8 Nebraska No. 7 Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS (rivalry ) L 13–14
November 15 Oklahoma A&M * No. 19 Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS W 12–7
November 22 at Missouri No. 18 L 19–20
*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
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