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Kansas hopes a healthy Jalon Daniels under center can take the Jayhawks from good to great in Big 12

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels is expected to be healthy and ready when the Jayhawks open the season against Lindenwood on Aug. 29

AUGUST 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas QB Jalon Daniels ready to play after missing most of '23 with back injury

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels says he could be ready to play a game now

JULY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to go Daniels (back) indicated Wednesday that he is healthy and ready for the new season, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Daniels was limited to just three games during the 2023 season, as he dealt with a back injury throughout most of the campaign. The 6-foot quarterback is slated to be the starter under center barring any setbacks. The junior signal-caller completed 56 of 75 passes (74.7 percent) for 705 yards, five touchdowns and one interception while also carrying the ball 27 times for 74 yards across his three appearances.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa, Kansas & Miami in Joel Klatt’s post spring top 25 | Joel Klatt Show

Iowa, Kansas & Miami in Joel Klatt’s post spring top 25 | Joel Klatt Show

MAY 6 • FOX SPORTS

Jalon Daniels takes scrimmage snaps as part of Kansas football spring game: Takeaways Here are three takeaways from the Kansas Jayhawks’ spring showcase at Rock Chalk Park, including a return to action by Jalon Daniels.

APRIL 13 • KANSASCITY.COM

Throwing ball in spring practice Kansas' head coach Lance Leipold said Daniels (back) is throwing the ball in spring practice, Jon Kirby of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Daniels being able to throw the ball is a good sign that he is at least recovering to some extent. Leipold said he and the team will take it day by day with Daniels for now, meaning there is still some work the injured quarterback must undergo.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's best 2024 Heisman futures bets

Read about the players Chris "The Bear" Fallica is wagering on to win the Heisman next season, including a surprise long shot from the ACC.

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's best 2024 Heisman futures bets

Kansas' Lance Leipold provides update on quarterback Jalon Daniels' injury recovery Kansas coach Lance Leipold gave an update on the status of star QB Jalon Daniels heading into spring football.

FEBRUARY 29 • KANSASCITY.COM

Will Kansas play games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead? What about bowl gifts? It's Q&A time In this week’s KU mailbag, we’re looking at where KU football will play next year, Jalon Daniels’ health and some cool bowl gifts.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Dressed but not warming up Daniels (back) was observed in uniform but was not taking part in warmups for Saturday's game against Kansas State, Sam Winton of Kansan Sports reports.

Impact Daniels has not been able to take the field since getting injured back in Week 4. The junior quarterback will remain questionable until more news indicate his availability. Jason Bean (head) was spotted in warmups and could start under center if the junior quarterback cannot go.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels will return for 2024 season KU quarterback Jalon Daniels has been sidelined most of the season due to injury but said Thursday he'll return to the Jayhawks for 2024.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels intends to return to Jayhawks next season

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels said Thursday that he intends to return to the Jayhawks next season amid speculation that he could enter the transfer portal

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas QB Jalon Daniels will return in 2024 Daniels was the Big 12 preseason offensive player of the year.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'Not going anywhere': QB Jalon Daniels says he's returning to Kansas in 2024

After an injury-plagued 2023 season, Kansas star quarterback Jalon Daniels announced that he has "unfinished business" and will be back for...

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

'Not going anywhere': QB Jalon Daniels says he's returning to Kansas in 2024

Will return for next season Daniels confirmed in a statement via the team account on X that he will be returning to Kansas for the 2024 season.

Impact Daniels has missed most of this season with a back injury, appearing in just three games for the Jayhawks this year. The junior quarterback threw for 2014 yards and 18 touchdowns in nine games during the 2022 season, accounting for 425 yards and seven scores on the ground as well.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Monday Head coach Lance Leipold indicated Monday that Daniels (back) sat out practice Monday and is questionable for Saturday's game against Texas Tech, Matt Tait of the Perpetual Sports...

Impact Daniels has only appeared in three games this season as he continues to deal with a back injury. In his absence, Jason Bean has been getting work under center.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Daniels (back) didn't travel with the team and is out to face Iowa State on Saturday, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Daniels has yet to recover from a nagging back injury and has been ruled out, so Jason Bean is expected to get the start under center once again. Daniels will be starter once he's healthy, but that won't be the case here, and injuries have limited him to just three appearances in 2023.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Saturday Kansas head coach Lance Leipold indicated Monday that Daniels (back) is not yet fully recovered and unlikely to play in Saturday's matchup against Iowa State, Matt Tait of Perpetua...

Impact Leipold also stated that Daniels is the starting quarterback once he is healthy. The junior quarterback has only appeared in three games this year, completing 74.7 percent of his throws for 700 yards to go along five touchdowns and one interception.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not among top two QBs in warmups Daniels (back) isn't working as one of the top two warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Oklahoma, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Daniels was reportedly considered possibly available for the contest, but it's Jason Bean who will get the start, and it seems Daniels would likely only be an emergency option if Bean goes down, though that's not guaranteed either. Cole Ballard is serving as the No. 2 option under center during warmups.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May be available if needed Daniels (back) is dressed and could be available if needed Saturday, but he won't start against Oklahoma, national college football writer Brett McMurphy reports.

Impact It was reported earlier in the week that Daniels was unlikely to be available and that Jason Bean would start. While Bean does appear set to start as expected, it appears Daniels could take some snaps under center for the first time since Week 4 if the situation arises. Bean has played reasonably well in his stead, but Daniels seems likely to retake the reins under center when healthy.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Da'Jon Terry, Jalon Daniels vs. Jason Bean + KU football updates: Kansas Jayhawks Q&A Let’s dive into questions about whether Jalon Daniels will redshirt, the Daniels-vs.-Bean debate and more.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Oklahoma's improved defense might be showing some flaws

After a great start to season, the Sooners have been dogged by missed tackles, penalties and lapses — and high-powered Kansas is looming.

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Oklahoma's improved defense might be showing some flaws

Not likely to start in Week 9 Daniels (back) is not expected to start Saturday against Oklahoma, head coach Lance Leipold told media, including Jon Kirby of Rivals.com, on Tuesday. "He's making progress," Leipo...

Impact While Daniels seems to be heading in the right direction while recovering from his back injury, he's not where he needs to be a starter, and the Jayhawks do not want to take any risks with their starting quarterback, meaning Bean will get the nod after an impressive showing against Oljhpma State in Week 7. Daniels should remain questionable to play until further notice.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status murky for Week 9 Daniels (back) is questionable-to-doubtful for Kansas' game Saturday against Oklahoma, Shreyas Laddha of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Kansas' head coach Lance Leipold said Daniels is still progressing and doing more. However, his updated status remains little of an improvement. Even with benefit of a bye week, Jason Bean is expected to remain the Jayhawks' starting quarterback for their next game.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas Jayhawks Q&A: Will Jalon Daniels play vs. UCF? And who replaces Arterio Morris? Daniels’ status remains the big question mark for the Jayhawks football team, while KU hoops suddenly has an extra roster spot.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM