Cole Ballard News, Rumors, Updates - Kansas Jayhawks

Cole Ballard connects with Cam Pickett for 29-Yard TD extending lead for Kansas over TCU

1 HOUR AGO • FOX SPORTS

Works with starters in warmups Ballard was working with the first-team offense during warmups and appears set to start Saturday's clash with TCU, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ballard has thrown just eight passes all season for the Jayhawks, but he appears set to draw the start Saturday with Isaiah Marshall (undisclosed) banged up. Ballard gets a decent matchup and will aim for a good showing in his first start of the campaign.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sees brief action Ballard was 0-for-1 passing for zero yards during Saturday's 25-24 victory over Baylor.

Impact Ballard made a brief appearance before returning the offense to Isaiah Marshall. With Marshall accounting for three touchdowns and playing virtually the entire game, there wasn't much opportunity for Ballard to make an impact statistically. For fantasy purposes, Ballard remains firmly in a reserve role.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Attempts one pass Week 8 Ballard (shoulder) attempted one pass during Saturday's 25-24 win over Baylor.

Impact By attempting a pass against Baylor, Ballard proved that his previously injured shoulder is no longer a problem. As the Baylor-Kansas game indicates, his role remains backup to Isaiah Marshall.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Ballard (shoulder) is dressed and warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Baylor, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Ballard, who was listed as a game-time decision earlier today, has been seen participating in pregame warmups with the Jayhawks. The 6-foot-2 redshirt junior looks on track to back up Isaiah Marshall under center this weekend.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Saturday Ballard (shoulder) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus Baylor, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Even though Ballard was considered probable earlier by Kansas, an undisclosed issue may prevent the quarterback from being available against Baylor at all. Isaiah Marshall remains healthy, so at best, his aforementioned teammate would be a backup option.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sports probable tag for Saturday Ballard (shoulder) is listed as probable for Saturday's contest versus Baylor, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Ballard is positioned to take the field Saturday after dealing with a shoulder injury since Week 2. The quarterback is expected to back up Isaiah Marshall, but he will be ready if an opportunity arises.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sports probable tag for Saturday Ballard (shoulder) is listed as probable for Saturday's contest versus Baylor, per the Big 12 availability report.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Saturday Ballard (shoulder) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus Kansas State, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Ballard, who was listed as probable on Friday's report, is now considered a game-time decision. If he's unable to play, Chase Jenkins would likely serve as the backup quarterback.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed probable Ballard (shoulder) is now probable for Saturday's game versus Kansas State, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Ballard is slated to suit up for the first time since Week 2. The quarterback will presumably back up starter Isaiah Marshall and be ready if an opportunity arises. He has seen some action under center this season, completing 5 of 7 passes for 96 yards across two games.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 7 Ballard (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest at Kansas State.

Impact Ballard is seemingly making progress in his recovery from a shoulder injury and holds a questionable tag after a previous report stated he would be out indefinitely. If the quarterback is cleared to suit up, he will serve as the primary backup to starter Isaiah Marshall.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Utah Ballard (shoulder) is out for Saturday's tilt at Utah.

Impact A previous report indicated that Ballard is out indefinitely, so his absence shouldn't come as a surprise. The quarterback was also noted to be progressing as he looks to heal his shoulder and return to action at some point this season.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing but out indefinitely Ballard (shoulder) is progressing, but Kansas' head coach Lance Leipold is unsure how long the quarterback will be out for, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Prior to Week 2, for Kansas, Ballard logged 14 completions for 198 yards. But then, at Missouri, his right shoulder suffered a problematic hit. Subsequently, Ballard did not play Week 3, and Leipold indicates that for the quarterback's health restoration, more time is needed.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to face Blue Raiders Ballard (shoulder) isn't expected to be available in Week 5 against Middle Tennessee State, per Michael Swain of 247Sports.com.

Impact Ballard sat out Week 3, and the backup quarterback appears slated to miss another contest. If he indeed isn't available against the Blue Raiders, Chase Jenkins will be the top backup to starter Isaiah Marshall.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable in London Ballard (shoulder) is out for Kansas' tilt with Arizona State in London, per the Big 12 injury report.

Impact Ballard was listed as doubtful earlier in the week, and indeed, Kansas' backup quarterback won't be available against Arizona State. Chase Jenkins should be the primary backup to starter Isaiah Marshall in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Leipold discounts talk of a Kansas edge ahead of London game against Arizona State

Kansas coach Lance Leipold has shrugged off the suggestion that his team gained a logistical advantage for Saturday’s game against Arizona State by having played one day earlier th...

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Listed as doubtful Ballard (shoulder) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Arizona State.

Impact Ballard didn't practice Monday, and the doubtful tag suggests the signal-caller is very unlikely to see action in Week 3. If that's the case, then Chase Jenkins would be in line to operate as the QB2 behind Isaiah Marshall against the Sun Devils.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to practice Monday Ballard (shoulder) did not practice Monday, Matt Tait of Wave The Wheat reports.

Impact Kansas' head coach Lance Leipold gave the Ballard update, and that was all the HC could give about his injured quarterback. "That's all I can give you at this time," Leipold said. "Hopefully he'll be available, but I can't say that at this time." Because the Jayhawks' next game is an in-conference matchup between two Big 12 teams, they will be required to publicize his injury status Wednesday. At the very least, there will be more of a clue as to how Ballard is doing going into Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Positive initial prognosis Ballard (shoulder) received a positive early prognosis in regards to his shoulder injury, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ballard was forced to exit the game against Missouri after suffering a shoulder injury. The redshirt junior quarterback was observed with a sling after the game and recent reports indicate he may have avoided serious injury. More news should surface in the coming days.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted with sling on sidelines Ballard (shoulder) was spotted in a sling on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of Friday's game against Missouri, Jack Ritter of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ballard exited the game after completing one pass for six yards in the third quarter, and he was seen wearing a sling in the latter stages of the game. His next chance to play should come in Week 3 against Arizona State on Sept. 19, though further tests will be needed to determine how long he'll be sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with injury Ballard was observed dealing with a shoulder injury during Friday's game against Missouri, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ballard came in during the game but took a hard hit and was being tended for an injury on his right shoulder. He completed one pass for six yards prior to his exit.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sees late-game action Ballard completed 4 of 6 passes for 90 yards during Friday's 51-6 win over LIU Post.

Impact Ballard entered in relief and recorded statistics during his limited time on the field. With the starter firmly entrenched atop the depth chart, Ballard's appearance was primarily a product of game flow rather than a changing QB situation. He remains off the fantasy radar in standard formats.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas shakes off sluggish start, crushes LIU 51-6 in its opener ahead of Border War with Missouri

Isaiah Marshall threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns, leading Kansas to a 51-6 victory over Long Island in its season opener

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Kansas shakes off a sluggish start, crushes LIU 51-6 in its opener ahead of Border War with Missouri

Isaiah Marshall threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns, leading Kansas to a 51-6 victory over Long Island in its season opener

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Cole Ballard, Isaiah Marshall Discuss Ongoing Kansas QB Battle at Media Day Both of Kansas football's quarterbacks are embracing the competition amid their ongoing starter battle.

AUGUST 22 • SI.COM

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Cole Ballard connects with Cam Pickett for 29-Yard TD extending lead for Kansas over TCU

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Kansas shakes off sluggish start, crushes LIU 51-6 in its opener ahead of Border War with Missouri

Kansas shakes off a sluggish start, crushes LIU 51-6 in its opener ahead of Border War with Missouri