LAWRENCE — Kansas football will attempt to end its four-game losing streak Saturday on the road against Arizona State.

The Jayhawks (1-4, 0-2 in Big 12 Conference) are coming in off a 38-27 loss at home against TCU. Arizona State is coming off a 30-22 loss on the road against Texas Tech. Neither team has captured a Big 12 victory yet this fall.

What’s on the mind of Kansas’ coaches ahead of kickoff? What are their players thinking about? Ahead of the 7 p.m. CDT scheduled kickoff, here’s a scouting report and prediction for the game:

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Kansas football head coach Lance Leipold previews Arizona State

Kansas football head coach Lance Leipold praised how Arizona State is doing, in the second year of Kenny Dillingham serving as Arizona State’s head coach. Leipold highlighted how well the team’s quarterback has been playing, and noted the team has a balanced offense that can offer various looks. It’s another example of how, in Big 12 play, each week will be a challenge.

Kansas football offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes discusses Arizona State

There are a lot of eyes on Kansas football offensive coordinator/assistant head coach Jeff Grimes this week, as the Jayhawks look to turn their season around. Looking at Arizona State, Grimes said it’s an aggressive and physical group. He’s anticipating a unit that’ll look to pick off passes and knock balls down at the second level.

Kansas football defensive coordinator Brian Borland talks Arizona State

Kansas football defensive coordinator Brian Borland initially referred to Arizona State’s offense as concerning, before going into more detail. He said Arizona State will want to control the clock with its running game, and use its passing game as a way to further focus on that. He wants to make this a game where Arizona State has to rely on its passing game, in part because of how hard to tackle Arizona State’s lead running back is and because of how mobile Arizona State’s quarterback can be.

The Jayhawks are going to stick with senior linebacker Taiwan Berryhill Jr. as the team’s lead MIKE linebacker as long as redshirt senior linebacker Cornell Wheeler is unavailable. Borland praised how well Berryhill played this past weekend against TCU. They’ve continued to rotate players in practice, but this is the plan.

Kansas football players provide insight on Arizona State

Kansas football freshman defensive end DJ Warner is making a return to his home state with this matchup. Warner described Arizona State’s offensive line as great and a group with size, and will look to expose its weaknesses.

Senior safety O.J. Burroughs said Arizona State has a good running back who can get downhill. He also praised Arizona State’s wide receivers and quarterback and noted his Jayhawks will have to make sure they are sound in their gaps and assignments.

Senior offensive lineman Michael Ford Jr. said Arizona State has a lot of athletic and big guys up front, who can move and are active. He explained Kansas has to play smart and together.

Redshirt junior running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. described Arizona State’s defense as aggressive, and its players as not scared of too many people. He further explained Arizona State’s players aren’t afraid of how they look to fill gaps or blitz, no matter if the play initially called for them to do so.

Prediction: Arizona State 24, Kansas 21

Kansas has an offense that's capable of scoring a lot of points. It has a defense that's capable of wreaking havoc in the backfield. However, Arizona State has a home-field advantage that the Jayhawks will have to prove they can overcome, and at the moment they aren't there to that degree.

Jordan Guskey covers the University of Kansas Athletics at The Topeka Capital-Journal. He is the National Sports Media Association’s sportswriter of the year for the state of Kansas for 2022. Contact him at jmguskey@gannett.com or on Twitter at @JordanGuskey.

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