LAWRENCE — Rob Likens says he’s been in a situation similar to this.
The Kansas offensive coordinator was in his first year as receivers coach at Louisiana Tech in 2010 when the Bulldogs had just 10 starters returning.
KU’s opener against South Dakota State on Saturday promises to be even a bit more challenging.
The Jayhawks don’t have 10 starters returning; instead, they have five — one of the lowest totals in the nation.
“It’s not going to be easy. It’s going to be tough. It’s going to be a grind,” Likens said of Game 1.