The 1938 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the

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in the

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during the

1938 college football season The 1938 college football season ended with the Horned Frogs of Texas Christian University (TCU) being named the nation's No. 1 team by 55 of the 77 voters in the final Associated Press writers' poll in early December. Tennessee was also chosen b ...

. In their seventh and final season under head coach

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, the Jayhawks compiled a 3–6 record (1–4 against conference opponents), finished in last place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 169 to 132.2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, p. 183. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in

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. The team's statistical leaders included Dick Amerine with 277 rushing yards,

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with 407 passing yards, Max Replogle with 259 receiving yards, and Bill Bunsen with 24 points scored (four touchdowns).2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, pp. 127-138. Dave Shirk was the team captain.

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