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.

Kansas football lost its regular-season finale on Saturday on the road against Baylor in a 45-17 defeat. Here’s how the Jayhawks (5-7, 4-5 in Big 12) graded out from their defeat against the Bears (8-4, 6-3 in Big 12) in Big 12 Conference play:

With the win, Baylor ended the regular season on a 6-game winning streak, the longest since their 2021 season.

Kansas football's season came to and end Saturday after a 45-17 loss at Baylor. The offseason is now ahead for the Jayhawks.

The Bears are already there but looking for more. Kansas has had its moments of success, but also turned the ball over twice already on offense. Follow along for updates from the game: 4th Quarter UPDATE: 1:37 p.

The Kansas Jayhawks finish up the regular season on the road, trying to qualify for a third straight bowl game for the first time in program history. Standing in their way are the Baylor Bears, who are on a hot streak thanks to a less than intimidating back half of the schedule.

Saturday, noon ET (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: Kansas by 1 1/2. Series record: Baylor leads 18-4. What's at stake? After becoming the first team in FBS history with a losing record to win three consecutive games against ranked opponents,