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Jalon Daniels Cleared for Season Opener as Jayhawks Unveil Renovated Memorial Stadium

Rehabbing a knee injury has allowed Daniels to forge timing with a revamped receiver corps ahead of Kansas's Big 12 title pursuit.

Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star.
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Overview

  • Daniels is fully recovered from February knee surgery and will start against Fresno State in Kansas's zero-week opener on Aug. 23.
  • He spent part of his summer training in California with a revamped receiving corps that includes transfers Cam Pickett, Emanuel Henderson and Levi Wentz, freshman Jaden Nickens and returnees Doug Emilien and Keaton Kubecka to sharpen timing.
  • Daniels leaned on his stepdad, godfather and mother for mental support while rehabbing the back and knee injuries that sidelined him for most of 2023 and part of spring practice.
  • Coach Lance Leipold has entrusted Daniel Hishaw Jr. and Iowa transfer Leshon Williams to replace Devin Neal in the backfield.
  • Kansas will inaugurate its $488 million renovation of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium this season as it pursues its first Big 12 championship.