As Jalon Daniels goes, so goes Kansas football. The veteran quarterback has been the face of the Jayhawks’ rise under coach Lance Leipold from irrelevance to Big 12 respectability. But Daniels’ health — and his ability to stay on the field — remains the greatest variable heading into 2025. After undergoing another procedure in February that limited his spring reps, Kansas is once again hoping its sixth-year star quarterback can stay on track for a full season.
Daniels started every game in 2024 — the first time he had done so in five years with the Jayhawks — but the on-field results didn’t quite match the flashes he once showed as a Heisman Trophy dark horse. Kansas dropped its first five games against FBS opponents before Daniels and the offense finally found a rhythm, closing the season strong with wins in four of its last six, including three consecutive top-25 victories. That late surge offered a glimpse of what Kansas could become in 2025 if Daniels avoids setbacks and plays to his potential.
“He’s right on schedule,” Leipold said Monday when asked about Daniels status, via 247Sports. “He’s doing everything.”
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Durability has been the biggest hurdle in Daniels’ college career. He missed four games in 2022 due to a shoulder injury but returned late as Kansas reached its first bowl game in 14 years. A back injury then sidelined him for 10 games in 2023, limiting his impact in what was expected to be a promising season in…
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Author : Cody Nagel
Publish date : 2025-06-03 14:04:00
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