Kansas Holds Steady at Seven Seed in ESPN 2026 Bracketology

College sports programs in Kansas are actively preparing for the 2026 seasons across football and basketball. Kansas basketball remains positioned as a seven seed in early bracketology projections, reflecting a borderline top-25 status with potential for growth as the team adds new talent and targets transfers. Meanwhile, Kansas State football is recruiting for the 2026 class, with offensive tackle Tripp Skewes planning an official visit, signaling ongoing efforts to strengthen their roster. The Wildcats have already secured commitments from key recruits and are managing significant roster turnover, particularly in women's basketball where they lost major contributors from last season. These developments highlight the dynamic and strategic nature of college sports recruitment and team-building in the Kansas athletic programs. Earlier historical content about Missouri during the Civil War is unrelated to these sports updates and has been excluded from this summary.