The Kansas Jayhawks began the season with Big 12 title and College Football Playoff aspirations. Instead, a disappointing start put them in a hole, and a beatdown on Saturday officially ended their chances at bowl contention.

“It’s extremely disappointing,” Kansas coach Lance Leipold said in his postgame news conference in Waco. Kansas entered the season with Big 12 title and College Football Playoff aspirations. Instead, the Jayhawks began the year 1-5 and then 2-6. Saturday’s 45-17 loss to Baylor ended their season at 5-7 (4-5 Big 12).

The Kansas Jayhawks ’ season ended in Waco in a brutal performance as Baylor smacked KU 45-17. Kansas was not able to secure bowl eligibility for the third year in a row, which would have been the first in Kansas history, while also extending its streak of never winning in Waco.