Kansas football news
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The gist
Kansas linebacker Daveon Crouch is out for Friday's Border Showdown against No. 23 Missouri in Lawrence.
The injury thins KU's defense for a rivalry game that doubles as an early.
Background
Kansas opened 2026 with a 51-6 rout of Long Island behind new starting quarterback Isaiah Marshall, who replaced graduated Jalon Daniels and threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start. The Jayhawks also rehired Andy Kotelnicki to call plays this offseason. Missouri beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54-14 and sits at No. 23 in the AP Top 25. The Border Showdown, the 122nd meeting between the schools, was renewed last season in Columbia and moves to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Friday night.
How it unfolded
- Sep 4, 2026Kansas beats Long Island 51-6 in its season opener; Isaiah Marshall starts at quarterback and throws for 246 yards and two touchdowns.
- Sep 7, 2026Kansas announces the 122nd playing of the Border Showdown against Missouri, set for Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. CT in Lawrence.
- Sep 10, 2026Kansas is reported to have suffered an injury blow at linebacker, with Daveon Crouch out ahead of the Missouri game.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Kansas enters with a revamped offense under new play-caller Andy Kotelnicki and a first-year starting quarterback in Isaiah Marshall.
- Caution
- Missouri arrives ranked No. 23 and favored by 5.5 points on the road, per the listed betting odds.
Still unverified
The specific nature and severity of Daveon Crouch's injury are not detailed in the available material; the report comes from a single outlet (ClutchPoints via Yahoo Sports).