{
  "id": 4611738,
  "title": "Kansas opens against FCS-level Long Island before rival Missouri comes knocking next weekend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/kansas-opens-against-fcs-level-long-island-before-rival-missouri",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T09:10:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/08/31/kansas-opens-against-fcs-level-long-island-before-rival-missouri-comes-knocking-next-weekend"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kansas gears up for FCS showdown as Missouri invades next weekend\n\nThe Kansas football team prepares to take on an FCS opponent before facing Missouri in the coming weekend. The team's offense, led by Ethan Greenwood, averages 294.3 yards per game while conceding 295.2 yards to their foes, ranking 110th in FCS for offense and 7th for defense. On the bright side, Kansas' offense ranks 68th in FBS with 376.9 yards per game and a 375.7 yards allowed per game defense.\n\nEthan Greenwood, the quarterback, has thrown for 645 yards with 3 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, while his rushing stats include 416 yards on 102 carries and 4 touchdowns. Jayden Simpson has contributed with 291 yards on 25 catches and 1 touchdown, making him a vital part of the team's receiving corps.\n\nMeanwhile, Missouri is set to enter the fray next weekend, adding to the excitement for Kansas fans. The gridiron action is far from over, with more matchups and rivalries to come.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Kansas faces FCS opponent before Missouri game",
    "Ethan Greenwood leads Kansas offense",
    "Missouri to challenge Kansas next weekend"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "No. 25 Missouri opens the season against Arkansas Pine-Bluff at Faurot Field on Thursday night",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/no-25-missouri-opens-the-season-against-arkansas-pine-bluff-at-faurot",
        "published": "2026-08-31T09:10:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}