KU Football

Versatility at nickel position showing through Kansas football fall camp

A heavy rotation at the nickel position through camp has given Kansas football defensive coordinator D.K. McDonald a mix of versatile skillsets at the position and potential for this season. “We got some guys rotating in there,” Kansas defensive coordinator D.K. McDonald said. “Right now ...

Kansas defensive back Brown carving out role in true freshman season

The first year of college football can be a whirlwind for a lot of players. They’re brought to a tougher level of competition with more nuance to learn in schemes and technique. Kansas freshman Trey Brown hasn’t had that issue so far. From spring ball to fall camp, Brown has consistently ...

Kansas names Isaiah Marshall starting quarterback

The Kansas training camp battle at quarterback has ended with redshirt sophomore Isaiah Marshall on top, a KU spokesperson confirmed to the Journal-World. ESPN first reported the news. Marshall beat out former walk-on and fourth-year Jayhawk Cole Ballard for the starting gig, along with ...

Kansas offensive line builds chemistry, connection amid camp position battles

Amid camp battles for positions, a new-look offense and a slew of incoming transfers getting comfortable in a new setting, the Kansas offensive line is jelling together. For the Jayhawks on the offensive line, chemistry and communication is as important as technique or understanding of the ...

With eye toward next level, Willis wants to be ‘more than just a power back’

One could be forgiven for pigeonholing the 6-foot-1, 230-pound Yasin Willis as a certain type of runner based on his track record from two years at Syracuse. Certainly his 17 combined receptions for an average of four yards over his two seasons with the Orange don’t indicate that he could ...

Advice from veterans has helped Martin grow

Kansas defensive end Leroy Harris III has only been on campus for a little over a year, but that hasn’t stopped him from dishing out some choice pieces of advice to younger players. “I try to help out where I can,” Harris said. One of these was particularly useful to his teammate ...