The 1892 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the

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(WIUFA) during the

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. In their first season under head coach

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, the Jayhawks compiled a 7–1 record (3–0 against conference opponents), won the conference championship, and outscored opponents by a combined total of 144 to 36. The Jayhawks played their home games at

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. John Kenzie was the team captain.

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