# Can KU Football Survive Tough Tests Early in Conference Play? | Pay Heed 8/16

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Podcast: [KCSN: Kansas Jayhawks News and Analysis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kcsn-kansas-jayhawks-news-and-analysis-77728)
Published: 2026-08-16T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Nick Springer continues his preseason opponent preview series examining KU's matchups in games 4, 5 and 6 on the schedule. Nick breaks down why Middle Tennessee could be a tricky game, whether the Jayhawks can slow down Devon Dampier and the Utah Utes, if KU can break the streak against K-State and more!

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