LAWRENCE, K.C. — Kansas athletics has locked second-year football coach Lance Leipold into an additional year on his contract, KU athletic director Travis Goff announced on Thursday afternoon.
Leipold, who went 2-10 in his first season at KU, originally signed a six-year deal when hired in April of 2021.
“This is a statement about our exceptional confidence in Lance, his outstanding staff and the unlimited potential of Kansas Football,” Goff said in announcing the extension to bring Leipold back to his original six years on his deal.