Former K-State tailback Dylan Edwards is expected to lead the backfield as he looks to break through as a star in his first season with Kansas. During his first press conference of fall camp, head coach Lance Leipold briefly discussed what he likes about his new-look running back core. "It's about the healthiest the group's been in a while, to be honest," Leipold said about the running backs. As Leipold noted, each of Edwards, Willis, and Dupree offers a vastly different skill set. Kansas redshirt sophomore running back Jalen Dupree (4) makes a play during fall camp practice on Aug. 4, 2026.