Kansas football names Isaiah Marshall starting quarterback for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Kansas football has chosen Isaiah Marshall as its starting quarterback for the 2026 season, confirming the decision on August 27. Marshall, a redshirt sophomore, showcased his dual-threat ability during fall camp. He appeared in nine games last season, rushing for 160 yards and completing three passes for 28 yards. Marshall steps into the role after Jalon Daniels moved on to a professional career, with expectations to lead the Jayhawks to their first bowl game since 2023. Head coach Lance Leipold and associate head coach Andy Kotelnicki had considered both Marshall and redshirt junior Cole Ballard for the position before finalizing their choice.
- •Isaiah Marshall confirmed as starting quarterback for Kansas football.
- •Decision made public on August 27.
- •Marshall rushed for 160 yards in nine games last season.
- •Kansas seeks first bowl game appearance since 2023.
- •Jalon Daniels previously held the starting quarterback role.
- 6:57 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas Football Names Starting QB For 2026 Season
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas football has named Isaiah Marshall as its starting quarterback
"It seems that Kansas football's starting quarterback battle has come to an end. The Jayhawks are going to go with Isaiah Marshall this fall.
"The Jayhawks will hand the keys to Isaiah Marshall this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 6:57 PMKansas Football Names Starting QB For 2026 Season
The Jayhawks will hand the keys to Isaiah Marshall this season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 6:07 PMKansas football has named Isaiah Marshall as its starting quarterback
It seems that Kansas football's starting quarterback battle has come to an end. The Jayhawks are going to go with Isaiah Marshall this fall.
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