On the Big 12 coaches teleconference Monday morning, Beaty indicated he had selected a starting quarterback, but won’t be announcing it until gametime - not even to the players involved.
Unfortunately, I have to link to a Tom Keegan article, as he is the only one that I can find reporting that Carter Stanley has a hand injury, and that Peyton Bender is undoubtedly your starter.
KU’s surprise signing day recruit Octavius Matthews has a heart condition and has been deemed unfit to continue his playing career. Additionally, freshman WR Kenyon Tabor, sophomore OL Cam Durley, and senior RB Denzell Evans will miss the 2017 season due to injuries.