Despite a brutal weekend at home, the Jayhawks still control their destiny. Now, a high-stakes road trip to Provo decides if Kansas can secure its first Big 12 crown.
Where Kansas Baseball’s Big 12 Title Hopes Stand After Sweep by West Virginia
Kansas missed a golden opportunity to clinch its first-ever Big 12 regular-season title over the weekend, getting swept at home by West Virginia in a brutal three-game stretch at Hoglund Ballpark.
The Jayhawks were outscored by 17 runs across the series and managed just four total runs offensively, a shocking showing for one of the conference’s best lineups.
Still, despite the disappointing weekend, Kansas remains in control of the Big 12 race.
Current Big 12 standings:
- Kansas: 20-7
- West Virginia: 19-8
- Arizona State: 17-10
- UCF: 17-10
Because KU still holds a one-game lead over West Virginia, the path to a conference championship remains simple: take care of business against BYU Cougars baseball.
A sweep over BYU would secure the Big 12 title outright for the Jayhawks regardless of what West Virginia does against TCU. Even winning the series could be enough depending on how the Mountaineers finish.
Head coach Dan Fitzgerald and the Jayhawks now head to Provo looking to regroup after arguably their worst weekend of the season.
Despite the stumble, Kansas is still in strong position nationally. A Big 12 title and solid finish could help the Jayhawks secure favorable NCAA Tournament positioning and potentially even hosting opportunities in the postseason.
After months of dominant baseball, KU now faces its biggest response test of the year entering the final weekend of the regular season.
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Seattle Seahawks Land Steal with Emmanuel Henderson Jr.
The Seattle Seahawks might have just found a gem. Emmanuel Henderson Jr. is officially off the board, and for where he was taken, this feels like a steal. He was one of the few bright spots for Kansas last season, finishing with 766 receiving yards and five touchdowns while also making an impact in the return game. The upside is easy to see.
Henderson’s speed jumps out immediately. He can stretch the field, create big plays, and flip momentum as a returner. That 214 yard, two touchdown game against Cincinnati showed exactly what he can be when everything clicks.
He is not a finished product, but late in the draft, that is what you are betting on. Traits and ceiling.
Seattle gets a player who can contribute on special teams right away and develop into more in the offense. If he puts it together, this could end up being one of the better value picks from this class. Low risk, high upside. That is a win.