Aug 24, 2015 at 6:29p ET
Aug 24, 2015 at 6:29p ET
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Montell Cozart will be under center for new Kansas coach David Beaty when the Jayhawks begin their season Sept. 5 against South Dakota State.
Beaty announced Monday that the junior had won the competition for starting quarterback.
''He is a very bright, hard-working, smart dude,'' said Beaty, who was hired to replace Charlie Weis last fall. ''He's what you want. I love the dude that he is. Our team loves him.''
Cozart started three games as a freshman in 2013 and the first five games last season before Michael Cummings took over.