Overview
- Kansas confirmed Thursday that redshirt sophomore Isaiah Marshall won the fall‑camp battle and will start at quarterback for the 2026 season.
- Marshall played in nine games in 2025, completing three pass attempts for 28 yards and rushing 15 times for 160 yards, and is known for his mobility.
- He beat out redshirt junior Cole Ballard, who has appeared in 15 games and made one start in 2023, for the opening‑day job.
- Marshall replaces multi‑year starter Jalon Daniels, who graduated and moved on to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, creating this succession question.
- The Jayhawks open on Sept. 4 against LIU and face Missouri in Week 2, and coaches will lean on Marshall’s running ability while watching his passing development as Kansas chases bowl eligibility under Lance Leipold.