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WEEK 2
ESPNUAI PredictionLIU @ KU
Saturday, September 5, 2026
AI Condition Layer Analysis
XGBoost ML model trained on 2019–2025 CFB seasons · 60% confidence
Kansas JayhawksWIN PROBABILITYLong Island University Sharks
54%
46%
MODEL PICK
Kansas Jayhawks
CONFIDENCE
60%
2
Home Edge
5
Neutral
0
Away Edge
Condition Layers (7 factors analyzed)
Jayhawks 50/10050/100 Sharks
Kansas Jayhawks
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
Long Island University Sharks
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
KU rates 50/100 vs LIU at 50/100 — a 0-point gap in program quality.
Jayhawks 0/1000/100 Sharks
Kansas Jayhawks
0-0 (0% win rate)
Long Island University Sharks
0-0 (0% win rate)
KU is 0-0 vs LIU at 0-0 this season.
Series History (2019–2024)
4–2
2024
KU wins33 – 11
2023
KU wins45 – 32
2022
KU wins32 – 16
2021
LIU wins44 – 21
2020
LIU wins22 – 8
2019
KU wins23 – 8
6-Season Program History (2019–2024)
Kansas Jayhawks
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
Long Island University Sharks
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
About this model: Predictions are generated by an XGBoost machine learning model trained on 6+ years of college football data (2019–2025), including win/loss records, scoring offense/defense, AP rankings, strength of schedule, home field advantage, and head-to-head matchup history. Model historical accuracy: ~68%. For entertainment purposes only.
Game Information
Kickoff
Sat, Sep 5, 12:00 AM UTC
Network
ESPNU
Stadium
Unknown Stadium