QB1 & MORE SPRING BATTLES: Key Position Clashes for Lance Leipold & Kansas Jayhawks Football in 2026

Locked On Jayhawks - Daily Podcast On Kansas Jayhawks Football & Basketball · Feb 5, 2026 · 24m

Kansas Jayhawks ignite fierce spring roster battles as quarterback Cole Ballard, Isaiah Marshall, and Chase Jenkins vie for QB1 status. Can Marshall’s playmaking ability unseat Ballard’s consistency, or will Jenkins follow in Jason Bean’s footsteps as a surprise contender? Running backs Dylan Edwards, Yasin Willis, and Jalen Dupree present a three-way clash, while receivers Nik McMillan, Cam Pickett, Nahzae Cox, and Keaton Kubecka fight for starting reps. How will Lance Leipold sort out KU's offensive line?

Derek Johnson breaks down defensive position battles as well, spotlighting David…