Kansas Lists Three Quarterbacks as Questionable
Isaiah Marshall, Cole Ballard and Chase Jenkins carry questionable tags on the Big 12 availability report ahead of Saturday's game against UCF.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Basketball
Kansas listed three quarterbacks, Isaiah Marshall, Cole Ballard and Chase Jenkins, as questionable on the initial Big 12 availability report released Wednesday night. Several other Jayhawks were ruled out for Saturday's matchup with UCF.
Why it matters
Quarterback availability is central to Kansas's offense after a 22-16 loss to TCU last Saturday, in which Marshall sat after being downgraded late in the week. The status of Marshall and Ballard will be monitored throughout the week ahead of the UCF game.
The Big 12 availability report designates players as questionable, probable or ruled out, and Kansas's 22-16 loss to TCU serves as the most recent game benchmark. Final status for the three questionable quarterbacks remains undetermined until game day.
The players
Isaiah Marshall
Kansas quarterback who missed the TCU loss after being downgraded to questionable late in the week.
Cole Ballard
Kansas quarterback who returned to the starting lineup against TCU after missing several games with an injury.
Chase Jenkins
Kansas quarterback who was next in line to enter against TCU if Ballard had been unable to continue.
The details
Running back Jalen Dupree, offensive lineman Kasen Carpenter, wide receiver Tyren Parker, tight end Jack Utz, defensive tackle Grady Seyfert and wide receiver Griffin Baker were ruled out. Head coach Lance Leipold said Monday that Marshall was making progress and that Jenkins would have entered against TCU had Ballard been unable to continue.
Timeline
Last Saturday: Kansas lost 22-16 to TCU.
Monday: Leipold commented on Marshall's progress and Jenkins's role.
Wednesday night: The initial Big 12 availability report was released.
Saturday: Kansas plays UCF.
Season Trajectory
The Big 12 availability report, the conference's official pre-game disclosure of player status, is the mechanism that set Kansas's quarterback uncertainty for this week's matchup. Quarterback health has been a recurring thread for Kansas this season, given Ballard's earlier absences and Marshall's late downgrade before the TCU loss.
Fantasy managers and bettors tracking Kansas offensive production will need to watch the final availability update before Saturday's kickoff against UCF. The quarterback designation determines which passer is expected to start and which backups are relevant for game-day decisions.
The takeaway
Track the final Big 12 status updates for Kansas's quarterbacks before kickoff against UCF, since the questionable tags may change through the week.
What happens next
Kansas plays UCF on Saturday, when the status of Marshall, Ballard and Jenkins will be resolved.
Further reading
For more on Kansas teams and their season, see Basketball coverage in Lawrence.
