Jalon Daniels was the catalyst to Kansas' best season in more than a decade in 2022, but wasn't available for the team's Week 1 win at home against Missouri State, but the team needs him to stay competitive this season, especially in Week 2 against Illinois on Friday night.
Daniels is on track to play in Week 2 after sitting out for precautionary reasons in Week 1 with a back injury. While the Jayhawks have a capable backup quarterback in Jason Bean, Daniels is the straw that stirs the drink for Kansas after passing for 2,014 yards in nine games with 25 total touchdowns and four interceptions.