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Colts backups rush for 3 scores to beat mistake-prone Cardinals 21-13 in preseason

Jason Bean, Tyler Goodson and Zavier Scott each rushed for one touchdown to help the Indianapolis Colts hold off the mistake-prone Arizona Cardinals 21-13 in a battle of backups

AUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 quarterback Jason Bean signs with Indianapolis Colts as undrafted free agent There’s an interesting Jayhawk connection between quarterback Jason Bean and his new NFL team, the Indianapolis Colts.

APRIL 28 • KANSASCITY.COM

Bowl roundup: Jason Bean (6 TDs) lifts Kansas past UNLV Kansas survived a second-half comeback by UNLV in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, overcoming three turnovers and 18 penalties for a 49-36 win on T...

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Bean throws for 6 TDs, Kansas overcomes flags to beat UNLV 49-36 in Guaranteed Rate Bowl

Jason Bean threw for 449 yards and all six of his touchdown passes to two receivers, and penalty-plagued Kansas outlasted UNLV 49-36 in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Excellent in return from injury Bean was 13-for-17 passing for 250 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 49-16 win over Cincinnati. He also had four rushes for 90 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Bean showed no traces of being injured as he had his best game of the year against the Bearcats. The four total touchdowns were the most he's had since throwing for five scores at Oklahoma State in Week 7. With Jalon Daniels playing sparingly in 2023, Bean has had to step up as Kansas' primary quarterback. It's expected that Bean will be the Jayhawks' starter when they play in a bowl game.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in return from injury Bean was 13-for-17 passing for 250 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 49-16 win over Cincinnati. He also had four rushes for 90 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Bean showed no traces of being injured as he had his best game of the year against the Bearcats. The four total touchdowns were the most he's had since throwing for five scores at Oklahoma State in Week 7. With Jalon Daniels playing sparingly in 2023, Bean has had to step up as Kansas' primary quarterback. It's expected that Bean will be the Jayhawks' starter when they play in a bowl game.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas football QB Jason Bean wanted to 'make a statement' vs. Cincinnati. Here's why Kansas Jayhawks QB Jason Bean made a promise to himself after missing last week’s game against K-State.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Bean returns from injury to help Kansas beat Cincinnati 49-16, snapping two-game skid

Jason Bean returned from injury to throw two touchdown passes and run for two more, helping Kansas snap a two-game losing streak with a 49-16 victory at Cincinnati

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spotter in warmups Saturday Bean (head) was spotted in early warmups ahead of Saturday's contest against Cincinnati, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact It's not clear if Bean will end up being available or not for the regular-season finale, but he seems to be trending in the right direction. The signal-caller did not play in last week's game against Kansas State but is expected to be back for this tilt.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be ready Coach Lance Leipold indicated Monday that Bean is expected to be ready for Saturday's game against Cincinnati, Matt Tait of the Perpetual Sports Network reports.

Impact Bean did not play in last week's game against Kansas State but is expected to be back for the season finale. With Jalon Daniels (back) also out, Cole Ballard started under center but is likely to revert to the backup role with the senior quarterback back in the fold.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Kansas State Bean (head) did not play during the Jayhawks' game Saturday against Kansas State.

Impact Bean logged his first DNP of 2023. With him and Jalon Daniels (back) out, Cole Ballard served as the Jayhawks' starting quarterback Saturday. Now, Bean's next opportunity to play is at Cincinnati on Nov. 25.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in warmups Bean (head) was spotted on the field for early warmups in Saturday's game against Kansas State, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Bean was forced to exit the game early against Texas Tech and has carried a questionable tag throughout the week. Seeing as the senior quarterback has been taking part during warmups, there is optimism for his availability in this matchup. More news will clarify his status as game-time approaches.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Bean (head) will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's Sun Flower Showdown against Kansas State, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The senior quarterback will be a game-time decision after having dealt with a head injury in last weeks game against Texas Tech. If Bean is unable to play, expect freshman Cole Ballard to start for the Jayhawks. Bean has logged 1,431 yards, 10 touchdowns and four interceptions this season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Head coach Lance Leipold indicated Monday that Bean (head) is expected to play in Saturday's game against Kansas State, Shreyas Laddha of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Bean left the game early against Texas Tech but Leipold is optimistic the senior quarterback will play this week. The 6-foot-3 signal caller finished last game with one completed pass for 13 yards.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Jayhawks to huge upset Bean completed 15 of 32 passes for 218 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 38-33 win against Oklahoma. He also had four rushes for 62 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Bean may have not been great in the stat-line, however, he did help the Jayhawks pull off one of the biggest upsets in school history. They spoiled Oklahoma's undefeated season and Bean added his first rushing score of the season. It was reported that Jalon Daniels could be back for this game, but that did not happen. Kansas will play at Iowa State next week who have one of the better defenses in the conference.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sooners left to ponder where they stand after stunning loss

Plenty of blame to go around after Oklahoma's loss to Kansas. "We hurt ourselves in a lot of places," wideout Drake Stoops said.

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Kansas stuns No. 6 Oklahoma, 38-33, in landscape-tilting win

Kansas snapped an 18-game losing streak to Oklahoma that dated to 1997 and secured its first home win against an AP top-10 opponent since 19...

OCTOBER 28, 2023

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

Confirmed as starter Bean will start at quarterback for Saturday's game versus Oklahoma, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bean will make his fourth straight start, as expected, with Jalon Daniels (back) doubtful. Bean has completed 62-of-95 passes for 913 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions across his five appearances this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE