Kansas Jayhawks Dominate Fordham Rams in Season Opener
Monday, November 2, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Allen Fieldhouse
Kansas Jayhawks 95, Fordham Rams 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Fordham Rams vs Kansas Jayhawks?
Kansas Jayhawks beat Fordham Rams 95-65 at Allen Fieldhouse on November 2, 2026.
Who was favored in Fordham Rams vs Kansas Jayhawks?
Kansas Jayhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -6500 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.
The Kansas Jayhawks showcased their dominance in their season opener against the Fordham Rams, securing a decisive victory with a final score of 95-65 at Allen Fieldhouse. This match not only marked the beginning of the NCAAB season but also highlighted the disparity in form between the two teams coming into the game.
Kansas entered the contest with a home record of 1-0, while Fordham was looking to bounce back from an opening loss, bringing an away record of 0-1 into the matchup. The Jayhawks have had a mixed bag in their last ten games, recording a 5-5 record, but they have shown resilience at home with a 4-1 record in that span. Their recent scoring average stands at 70.6 points per game, while they have allowed an average of 74.2 points, indicating a need for improvement on the defensive end. In contrast, Fordham's recent form has also been inconsistent, with a 5-5 record in their last ten games and an average of 65.9 points scored against 66.5 points allowed.
The game was characterized by Kansas's offensive prowess, as they outscored Fordham significantly in both halves. The Jayhawks were efficient in their scoring, with key plays that included multiple dunks and free throws from players like Davion Adkins and Hassan Koureissi. The scoring plays highlighted Kansas's ability to capitalize on opportunities, particularly in the second half, where they continued to extend their lead.
In terms of home versus away performance, Kansas has historically fared well at Allen Fieldhouse, a venue known for its electric atmosphere and home-court advantage. Fordham, on the other hand, has struggled in away games, which was evident in their performance against the Jayhawks. The difference in experience and skill level was apparent as Kansas controlled the tempo and rhythm of the game throughout.
The betting market reflected the expectations heading into the game, with DraftKings setting the spread at KU -21.5 and a total of 146.5 for the over/under. Kansas was heavily favored with a moneyline of -6500, while Fordham was listed at +2000, indicating a significant confidence in a Kansas victory.
As for injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams fielded their rosters as expected for the season opener. The conditions in Allen Fieldhouse were typical for a basketball game, with a lively crowd supporting the home team.
Viewers were treated to a display of offensive skill from Kansas, particularly in the second half, where they consistently found ways to score and maintain pressure on Fordham. The Jayhawks' ability to execute plays and score from various positions on the court was a key takeaway from this matchup. Overall, Kansas's performance sets a strong tone for the rest of the season, while Fordham will need to regroup and address their weaknesses as they move forward.
What we said beforehand
The Kansas Jayhawks will open their season against the Fordham Rams at Allen Fieldhouse on November 3, 2026. This matchup is particularly interesting as both teams are entering the game with a clean slate, each holding a record of 0-0. The Jayhawks, a perennial powerhouse in college basketball, will look to establish their dominance early in the season, while the Rams will aim to make a statement against a high-profile opponent.
The Jayhawks have had a mixed bag in their last five games, recording three wins and two losses. Their most recent game was a win against the Kansas State Wildcats, where they scored 104 points while allowing 85. Prior to that, they secured a narrow victory against the TCU Horned Frogs with a score of 78-73. However, they also faced challenges, suffering a significant loss to the Houston Cougars, 69-47, and a close defeat against St. John's Red Storm, 67-65. Overall, in their last ten games, Kansas holds a record of 5-5, averaging 70.6 points scored per game while allowing 74.2.
In contrast, the Fordham Rams have also experienced a similar trend in their recent performances, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games. Their last outing resulted in a loss to the George Washington Revolutionaries, with a score of 66-62. The Rams managed to secure a win against the Rhode Island Rams prior to that, winning 61-49. However, they also faced defeats against teams like VCU and La Salle, indicating some inconsistency. Fordham's scoring average stands at 65.9 points per game, while they have allowed 66.5 points on average.
When it comes to home and away performances, the Jayhawks have demonstrated a stronger presence at home, boasting a home record of 4-1 compared to their away record of 1-4. In their last five home games, Kansas has averaged 70.0 points scored while allowing 76.2 points. The Rams, on the other hand, have a balanced away record of 2-2, with a home record of 3-3. Their last five games have seen them average 66.6 points scored and 68.6 points allowed.
The historical context of this matchup is also intriguing, as the two teams have not met recently, making this encounter a fresh start for both sides. The Jayhawks will be looking to leverage their home court advantage at Allen Fieldhouse, a venue known for its electric atmosphere and support.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about player availability for either team, so it remains unclear if any key players will be sidelined for this matchup. The absence of significant injuries could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the game.
The betting market has set the odds with Kansas as a heavy favorite, listed at -21.5 points according to DraftKings. The total points for the game is set at 145.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. The moneyline reflects Kansas at -6500 and Fordham at +2000, indicating a strong belief in a Kansas victory.
As for the conditions of the game, it will take place indoors at Allen Fieldhouse, ensuring a controlled environment for both teams. Fans and analysts alike will be watching for how well the Jayhawks can utilize their home advantage and whether the Rams can rise to the occasion against a formidable opponent.
Overall, this season opener promises to be an exciting clash between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Fordham Rams, with both teams eager to start their season on a high note.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | KU -21.5 | 146.5 o -110 / u -110 | Fordham Rams +2000 · Kansas Jayhawks -6500 |
Leaders
- PointsTre White22Kansas Jayhawks
- AssistsMelvin Council Jr.7Kansas Jayhawks
- ReboundsKeanu Dawes9Kansas Jayhawks
- PointsAkira Jacobs20Fordham Rams
- AssistsAmir Lindsey7Fordham Rams
- ReboundsAbass Bodija6Fordham Rams
Recent form
Kansas Jayhawks
Last 10: 5-5Streak L170.6 scored · 74.2 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L47-69at Houston CougarsMar 14
- W78-73vs TCU Horned FrogsMar 13
- W104-85vs Kansas State WildcatsMar 7
- L60-70at Arizona State Sun DevilsMar 4
- L61-84at Arizona WildcatsFeb 28
- W69-56vs Houston CougarsFeb 24
- L68-84vs Cincinnati BearcatsFeb 21
- W81-69at Oklahoma State CowboysFeb 19
- L56-74at Iowa State CyclonesFeb 14
- W82-78vs Arizona WildcatsFeb 10
Fordham Rams
Last 10: 5-5Streak L165.9 scored · 66.5 allowed per game2-2 away
- L62-66vs George Washington RevolutionariesMar 12
- W61-49vs Rhode Island RamsMar 7
- L84-87at La Salle ExplorersMar 4
- L63-82at VCU RamsFeb 28
- W63-59vs Davidson WildcatsFeb 21
- W62-59vs Loyola Chicago RamblersFeb 19
- W70-66at Rhode Island RamsFeb 14
- W68-64at Saint Joseph's HawksFeb 11
- L67-70vs St. Bonaventure BonniesFeb 7
- L59-63vs VCU RamsFeb 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| George Mason | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| George Washington | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Richmond | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Saint Louis | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| VCU | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Fordham | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
| Cincinnati | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Kansas | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| TCU | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Texas Tech | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| UCF | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| West Virginia | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Arizona | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Arizona State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| BYU | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Baylor | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Colorado | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Houston | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Kansas State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Utah | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Iowa State | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
Box score
| Stat | Fordham Rams | Kansas Jayhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-69 | 35-60 |
| Field goal % | 32 | 58 |
| Three-pointers | 13-33 | 9-25 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 36 |
| Free throws | 8-13 | 16-30 |
| Free throw % | 62 | 53 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 50 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 35 |
| Assists | 15 | 15 |
| Steals | 12 | 10 |
| Blocks | 1 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 17 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 23 | 23 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 23 |
| Points in the paint | 12 | 46 |
| Fouls | 22 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 32 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 1 | 94 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half36-46Keanu Dawes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-47Keanu Dawes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half36-49Tyran Stokes makes 3-foot jumper
- 2nd Half36-50Tyran Stokes makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half38-50Jack Whitbourn makes 4-foot jumper (Abass Bodija assists)
- 2nd Half38-52Leroy Blyden Jr. makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half40-52Lateef Patrick Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half43-52Akira Jacobs makes 24-foot three point jumper (Amir Lindsey assists)
- 2nd Half46-52Lateef Patrick Jr. makes 28-foot three point jumper (Amir Lindsey assists)
- 2nd Half46-54Tre White makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half48-54Lateef Patrick Jr. makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half48-57Taylen Kinney makes 25-foot three point jumper (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half48-59Tre White makes layup
- 2nd Half48-60Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-61Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-61Lateef Patrick Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Rikus Schulte assists)
- 2nd Half51-63Leroy Blyden Jr. makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-65Tre White makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half51-68Tyran Stokes makes 23-foot three point jumper (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half51-70Trey Kaufman-Renn makes layup
- 2nd Half51-73Leroy Blyden Jr. makes 22-foot three point jumper (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half54-73Jack Whitbourn makes 24-foot three point jumper (Hassan Koureissi assists)
- 2nd Half54-76Tre White makes 23-foot three point jumper (Trey Kaufman-Renn assists)
- 2nd Half54-77Trent Perry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-79Trent Perry makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half54-81Tyran Stokes makes layup (Leroy Blyden Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half54-83Leroy Blyden Jr. makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half57-83Hassan Koureissi makes 25-foot three point jumper (Amir Lindsey assists)
- 2nd Half57-85Christian Reeves makes 1-foot dunk (Leroy Blyden Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half57-87Dennis Parker Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half57-89Dennis Parker Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half58-89Akira Jacobs makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half59-89Akira Jacobs makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half59-91Will Thengvall makes layup
- 2nd Half60-91JJ Laboy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-91Hassan Koureissi makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half62-93Davion Adkins makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half65-93Hassan Koureissi makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half65-94Davion Adkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-95Davion Adkins makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Kansas Jayhawks, below favours Fordham Rams.
Venue
- Allen FieldhouseLawrence, KS
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