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- Kansas linebacker Bam Crouch is doubtful for Missouri after an injury against Long Island. Quincy Davis shifted from Mike to Will during the opener; Lance Leipold says offseason cross-training and Davis' understanding of both roles give him confidence in that adjustment. The article does not identify Crouch's injury or declare him out. - If Crouch cannot play, Kansas may also use Malachi Curvey and Jibreel Al-Amin for additional linebacker snaps. Leipold says Curvey keeps improving after his first extended college action and describes Al-Amin as active and athletic; he does not announce a snap split or name a permanent replacement. - Leipold liked Kansas' offensive-line rotation and sack-free opener against Long Island, but wants cleaner holding technique and greater consistency before Missouri's larger, faster front four. He links holding to redirecting or stopping the feet and emphasizes disengaging in time; the FCS opener is a starting point, not proof the protection will hold against Missouri.

- Nik McMillan earned Kansas' top offensive PFF grade against LIU at 96.1 over 28 snaps. - Backup quarterback Cole Ballard posted Kansas' second-best offensive grade at 86.2. - Kansas' offensive line produced several strong grades, including DeAndre Harper at 86.0 over 42 snaps, Kasen Carpenter at 84.9, and Isaiah Marshall at 84.9 in his first full-time start. - Nick Morrow graded well overall at 82.3 but was flagged for needing pass-protection improvement after a 43.8 pass-blocking grade. - Dylan Edwards led Kansas running backs with a 78.7 grade, while Yasin Willis and Micah Johnson also cleared 75 and Johnson was noted as a fall-camp riser.

- Kansas offensive lineman Calvin Clements was voted a captain by his teammates, reinforcing his leadership role entering the season. - Clements said Kansas has a lot of talent and that player development has started to translate into a team-wide camp progression. - Clements described new starting quarterback Isaiah Marshall as explosive and confident, matching the personality Kansas wants in the huddle. - Clements said Marshall's added huddle presence may be giving confidence to the players around him now that he is the everyday quarterback.

- Andy Kotelnicki's return as Kansas offensive coordinator opened with more than 600 yards in a 51-6 win over LIU, which Lance Leipold called a positive first step for an offense still early in its re-install. - Leipold said Kotelnicki had to start over with a roster mostly new to him, using spring, summer, and fall camp to evaluate personnel and find multiple ways to use the talent. - Kansas linebacker Bam Crouch left the LIU game with a shoulder issue, returned with his arm in a sling, and was expected to undergo further testing. - Leipold said Crouch was the only injury concern after the opener, which is important because Crouch had been playing well through fall camp after an injury at Boston College last season. - Kansas played 86 players against LIU, giving depth pieces and younger players live work in a game where the starters were able to support the reserves from the sideline.

- Kansas' postgame takeaway noted two mistakes that better opponents are more likely to punish. - The host said the quarterback was limited as a runner but impressive throwing the football. - Kansas' defense was credited with dominating a lesser opponent, which is useful but should be opponent-adjusted.

- Kansas quarterback Jaylen Marshall graded well overall and completed three of four passes thrown at least 20 yards, but PFF gave him a 35 passing grade under pressure after a near-interception. - Marshall directed nearly all of his passes to the middle or left side of the field, a Week 1 tendency worth monitoring against stronger coverage units. - Yasin Willis handled 11 carries in 26 snaps but was marked down in pass protection, while Dylan Edwards earned his best grade as a receiver. - Kasen Carpenter led Kansas' offensive-line grades, and DeAndre Harper played 42 snaps to Nick Morrow's 33 while grading second among the unit. - Kansas kept every defensive starter at 28 snaps or fewer, while David Santiago posted two pressures and four stops and Blake Herold led the front with four pressures.