The Daily Mauling: 9/10/26

On September 4, 2026, the Kansas Jayhawks faced off against the Long Island University Sharks in a college football game at the David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. The contest began with a 0-0 score, as Trey Lathan of the Jayhawks tackled Luca Stanzani of the Sharks in the first quarter.

The outcome of this match carries significant implications for Kansas Football. Dillon Davis of SI reports that a victory on Friday night would be particularly noteworthy for the Jayhawks, while 247 provides insights into Eli Drinkwitz's perspective on the team and their new starting quarterback, Isiah Marshall.

The rivalry game previews often feature absurdities, and it's not uncommon to see Kansas written in lowercase within these previews. This is evident in the observation that "any time I see Kansas written in lowercase in a rivalry game preview, I admit I’ll give it a look to check for absurdity."

In other news, 11 cities in Arizona have terminated their Flock Camera contracts due to mounting concerns over the surveillance network. However, one city has bucked this trend and renewed its contract. Meanwhile, the Republican National Convention commenced in Texas, with the sitting president serving as the central theme of the event, given his current approval rating of 35%.

Adding to the humor in the sporting world, the president's administration released a Zelda-themed promotion video. Meanwhile, the Mid-American Conference (MAC) attempted, albeit unsuccessfully, to address the shenanigans that occurred at the end of the Michigan game.

Lastly, LIV Golf has hit financial difficulties and is still owed a significant sum by former PGA pros. Sympathetic reactions abound for the individuals involved in this unfortunate situation.