Source: QB Daniels likely to sit again for Kansas

• Pete Thamel, ESPNOct 5, 2023, 05:45 PM ET Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels is doubtful for Saturday’s game against UCF and is considered week-to-week with back tightness, a source informed ESPN on Thursday.His anticipated absence would pave the way for Jason Bean to start against the Knights.Daniels ‘back issue reappeared prior to the Texas game this previous weekend, when he was an unanticipated late scratch.Editor’s Picks Bean is one of the nation’s most knowledgeable backups; Saturday will mark the 45th game he has actually played in

during his career and his 3rd start this season. He has actually tossed for 412 lawns, 3 touchdowns and no interceptions in his previous 2 starts this year, while rushing 13 times for 81 yards.Saturday also would mark Bean’s 23rd career start overall, extending back to 7 starts at North Texas prior to his transfer to Kansas.The Jayhawks dropped to 4-1 with the 40-14 loss to the Longhorns, in which Bean was 9-of-21 passing for 136 backyards and a rating. UCF has lost two straight to drop to 3-2 on

the season.