The 1955 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the

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in the Big Seven Conference during the

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. In their second season under head coach

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, the Jayhawks compiled a 3–6–1 record (1–4–1 against conference opponents), finished tied for fifth in the Big Seven Conference, and were outscored by all opponents by a combined total of 222 to 93. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in

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. The team's statistical leaders included John Francisco with 459 rushing yards and 24 points scored and Wally Strauch with 498 passing yards.2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, pp. 127, 131, 138. Ralph Moody and Dick Reich were the team captains.2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, p. 184.

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