Chase Jenkins gets playing time as Kansas faces Middle Tennessee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Chase Jenkins, the backup quarterback for Kansas football, enters the game against Middle Tennessee in the third quarter as the Jayhawks lead 34-0. This marks Jenkins' first significant action since the season opener against LIU. Elevated to backup due to an injury to Cole Ballard, Jenkins brings starting experience from Rice and aims to contribute in the offense's running game. Kansas hopes to maintain their strong performance as the game progresses.
- •Jenkins plays late in the third quarter against Middle Tennessee.
- •Jayhawks hold a 34-0 lead at the time of his entry.
- •He stepped in due to an injury to Cole Ballard.
- •Jenkins has prior starting experience at Rice.
- •Kansas is aiming to continue their dominant performance.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — 3 things to know about Kansas football backup QB Chase Jenkins
"Kansas football backup quarterback Chase Jenkins is getting some playing time against Middle Tennessee. Here are a few things to know about him.
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