Yasin Willis News, Rumors, Updates - Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas Football Injury Update: RB Yasin Willis Out Indefinitely The Kansas Jayhawks’ offense has taken a big blow as running back Yasin Willis is now doubtful to return this season due to injury.

SEPTEMBER 28 • SI.COM

Out indefinitely, may be done for season Willis (foot) is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery and may not return for the remainder of Kansas' 2026 season, Henry Greenstein of the Lawrence Journal-World reports.

Impact Willis suffered an injury to his right foot back in Week 3, and just over a week after the running back got hurt, he underwent surgery. The procedure is expected to require a long-term recovery, currently without a clear return date set for him. Though there is a possibility that Willis returns in time before Kansas' 2026 season concludes, it is unlikely, which explains why the Jayhawks recently acquired Chase Belcher, Michael Swain of 247Sports reports. At the time of Willis' injury, he has 27 rushing attempts for 125 yards and two touchdowns with KU.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jaren Hamilton returns kickoff 100 yards for TD in Arizona State's 24-17 win over Kansas in London

Arizona State has beaten Kansas 24-17 in the inaugural Union Jack Classic at Wembley Stadium

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Won't return Saturday Willis has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game versus Arizona State, and his right foot is in a boot, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The extent of Willis' injury is unclear, but his being in a boot certainly isn't a good sign. More information on the back's status should surface in the coming week, but look for Dylan Edwards to handle a heavier workload the rest of the way against Arizona State.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Remains part of Kansas committee Willis posted eight rushes for 18 yards and reeled in all two targets for 10 yards during Friday's 38-21 defeat versus Missouri.

Impact Willis saw rotational work against Missouri but was unable to make a significant impact as Kansas managed just 81 rushing yards as a team. Through two games, Willis has remained involved enough to prevent a true workhorse from emerging, but he still trails Dylan Edwards in fantasy value. Unless the workload shifts, Willis profiles as a committee back and touchdown-dependent option moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leads the way in Kansas debut Willis notched 11 rushes for 72 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 51-6 victory against LIU Post.

Impact Willis immediately made an impact in his first game as a Jayhawk in the season-opening win. Willis consistently ran behind his pads and was rewarded with multiple goal-line opportunities, helping him emerge as Kansas' most productive runner on the night. While the backfield remains crowded, Willis put himself firmly in the conversation for meaningful weekly touches. He enters next week as the safest fantasy play in the Kansas running back room after his strong debut.

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

Tabbed a co-starter on depth chart Willis is listed as a co-starter along Dylan Edwards ahead of Friday's contest against LIU, Matt Tait of Wave The Wheat reports.

Impact Willis joined his new team after playing the previous two seasons at Syracuse and has earned himself a role for the upcoming season. He is expected to split work with Kansas State transfer Dylan Edwards out of the backfield. The junior ball-carrier totaled 129 carries for 558 yards and four touchdowns across nine games last season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing this spring Willis (concussion) is practicing with the Jayhawks this spring, per KUSports.com.

Impact Willis, the Syracuse transfer who amassed 558 rushing yards and four touchdowns last year, is healthy after he missed the final two games of the season for the Orange. That's big-time for Kansas, as he's expected to be the No. 2 halfback behind Kansas State transfer Dylan Edwards.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Kansas Willis has signed with Kansas, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.

Impact It looks like Kansas' football program is preparing to replace its top-two running backs, seniors Daniel Hishaw and Leshon Williams, with Jalen Dupree and Willis. During the Syracuse team's 2025 season, he logged 558 rushing yards and four touchdowns across fewer than 10 games. For 2025, Willis did not play Syracuse's last two, so his next objective is to recover.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Syracuse gets awful Yasin Willis transfer portal news | Sporting News The Orange are losing a key piece.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Makes decision to enter portal Willis (concussion) has decided to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, per his X account.

Impact Syracuse's team loses its top running back, who broke out in 2025 by logging 600 all-purpose yards and almost five touchdowns. Willis has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining. Considering his Power Four pedigree, he is expected to be a top suitor.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. BC Willis (concussion) is out for Saturday's game against Boston College.

Impact Willis didn't play in Week 13 against Notre Dame and will also miss the regular-season finale. The sophomore will end the regular season with 129 carries for 558 yards and four touchdowns across nine contests.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Notre Dame Willis (concussion) is out for Saturday's game at Notre Dame, Brent Axe of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact Willis is in concussion protocol and will miss Saturday's game as a result. It's unclear when he suffered the concussion, but it could have been towards the end of last week's loss. His next chance to play is Saturday versus Boston College in the regular season finale.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Syracuse's Steve Angeli, Yasin Willis make decisions on entering the transfer portal or returning to Orange | Sporting News This season hasn't quite gone how SU wanted.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Decent in quiet offensive game Willis recorded 15 carries for 61 yards during Friday's 27-10 loss to North Carolina.

Impact Willis managed to put up a mediocre stat line Friday night when Syracuse's offense was far below average. Quarterback Joseph Filardi made his first collegiate start and went 4-for-18 for 39 yards while the team mustered up just three offensive points. Still, Willis averaged just over four yards per carry. The sophomore running back hasn't scored a touchdown since starting quarterback Steve Angelli (Achilles) went down in Week 4, and he's totaled 64 rushes for 257 yards (4.0 ypc) in five games during that stretch.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Willis is good to go for Friday's game versus North Carolina, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Willis, who was listed as probable on Wednesday's report, is now off the report entirely. He will suit up versus the Tar Heels which is great news for the Orange. He has gained 471 yards from scrimmage and scored four touchdowns through seven games this season.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to face UNC Willis (undisclosed) is probable to face UNC on Friday.

Impact The extent of the injury affecting Willis is unclear, but the probable tag suggests the running back has a good shot at playing and handling his regular workload against the Tar Heels. Willis has 101 carries for 429 yards and four touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back against GT Willis notched 10 rushes for 76 yards and caught 3 of 4 targets for 23 yards during Saturday's 41-16 loss versus Georgia Tech.

Impact Willis rushed 13 times for 16 yards in Syracuse's previous contest, and he fared much better Saturday, averaging 7.6 yards per carry. While the sophomore tailback didn't find the endzone for a fifth straight game, his 99 yards from scrimmage were his second best in 2025.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes nowhere against Pitt Willis notched 13 carries for 16 yards and caught 1 of 3 targets for negative three yards during Saturday's 30-13 loss against Pittsburgh.

Impact Syracuse's offense has struggled greatly since starting QB Steve Angeli (Achilles) went down, and it severely impacted Willis' fantasy value. The tailback's rushing yardage has decreased in three straight games, and he barely topped one yard per carry in Week 8. The sophomore has now gone four straight games without a rushing touchdown after scoring a total of four times in Syracuse's first two outings.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes nowhere against Pitt Willis notched 13 carries for 16 yards and caught 1 of 3 targets for negative three yards during Saturday's 30-13 loss against Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stifled by SMU Willis totaled 15 rushes for 41 yards and gathered in 1 of 2 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 31-18 loss versus Southern Methodist.

Impact Willis finished with a season low in rushing yards despite seeing his third most carries. The sophomore tailback has now gone three straight games without a rushing touchdown after scoring four times in his first two appearances. Overall, he's rushed 78 times for 337 yards while adding five receptions for 22 yards.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Effective against Duke Willis posted 11 carries for 63 yards and hauled in all three targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 38-3 defeat to Duke.

Impact Willis turned his 14 touches into 78 yards, and he logged season highs in receptions and receiving yards. With Syracuse trailing for most of the contest, the team was forced to prioritize the pass game, resulting in just 11 carries for the sophomore tailback. In four games this season, Willis has turned 63 carries into 296 yards and four touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 100 yards from scrimmage Willis recorded 18 carries for 94 yards and hauled in 1 of 2 targets for seven yards during Saturday's 34-21 win over Clemson.

Impact Willis returned from a one-game absence Saturday and handled a full workload. He outcarried backup Will Nixon 18 to 10, and fell six yards short of his first 100-yard rushing game of the season. Willis didn't find the end zone after doing so four times in his first two appearances.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Jaren Hamilton returns kickoff 100 yards for TD in Arizona State's 24-17 win over Kansas in London

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