The 1894 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the

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in the

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(WIUFA) during the 1894 college football season. In their first season under head coach

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, the Jayhawks compiled a 2–3–1 record (1–2 against conference opponents), finished third in the conference, and were outscored by all opponents by a combined total of 82 to 78. The Jayhawks played their home games at

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in Lawrence, Kansas. O. K. Williamson was the team captain.

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