Central Michigan Life's Evan Petzold spoke with Kansas beat writer Jesse Newell from The Kansas City Star to preview CMU's 3 p.m. Sept. 8 home opener against the Jayhawks.
Kansas finished the 2017 season with a 1-11 record. Head coach David Beaty's group is 0-1 to start 2018, losing to FCS opponent Nicholls State.
Newell discussed starting quarterback Peyton Bender, star running back Khalil Herbert and the offensive/defensive line woes in this exclusive Q&A.
Central Michigan Life: What is there to know about the 2018 Kansas football team?