LIU Sharks vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction - September 4, 2026

Matchup Overview

Kansas finished 2025 with 17.6 points per game, 390.5 total yards per game, 6.0 yards per play, and 222.3 passing yards per game. Defensively, the Jayhawks allowed 18.9 points, 387.2 yards, and 5.9 yards per play. LIU’s 2025 offense produced 18.8 points per game and 295.2 yards per game, with 4.6 yards per play and 170.2 rushing yards per game. The Sharks were better on defense, holding opponents to 18.8 points and 295.2 total yards per game, but that came against NEC competition, not a Big 12-level roster.

Betting Trends

• ●Kansas Jayhawks are 5-7-0 against the spread and have covered 41.7% of the time.
• ●Kansas Jayhawks have gone over in 7-5-0 games, a 58.3% over rate.
• ●LIU Sharks are 6-6-0 against the spread and have covered 50.0% of the time.
• ●LIU Sharks have gone over in 7-5-0 games, a 58.3% over rate.

Prediction Summary

Kansas should control the game from start to finish and win comfortably, but the spread is large enough that the best value is Kansas -38.5 rather than the moneyline. LIU’s defense was sound in its own league, yet Kansas has the edge in passing efficiency, total yardage, and overall physical depth. A projected final of Kansas 49, LIU 10 fits the market range and supports a cover at the current lower number while staying just below the highest posted spread.