KU football dates from 1890, and has played in the Orange Bowl three times: 1948, 1968, and 2008. They are currently coached by David Beaty, who was hired in 2014. In 2008, under the leadership of Mark Mangino, the #7 Jayhawks emerged victorious in their first BCS bowl game, the FedEx Orange Bowl, with a 24–21 victory over the #3 Virginia Tech Hokies. This capstone victory marked the end of the most successful season in school history, in which the Jayhawks went 12–1 (.923). The team plays at Memorial Stadium, which recently underwent a $31 million renovation to add the Anderson Family Football Complex, adding a football practice facility adjacent to the stadium complete with indoor partial practice field, weight room, and new locker room. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did KU start fielding a football team? ANS1 1890 QSN2 How many times has the team from the University of Kansas appeared in the Orange Bowl? ANS2 three QSN3 Who is the current head of KU's football program? ANS3 David Beaty QSN4 Who did KU defeat in the 2008 Orange Bowl? ANS4 Virginia Tech Hokies QSN5 What is the name of the facility that the KU football team plays in? ANS5 Memorial Stadium