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How Kansas football can help QB Jalon Daniels start better this season

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  • Kansas begins season at home vs. Fresno State under new OC Jim Zebrowski.
  • QB Jalon Daniels aims for strong start in final season leading KU offense.
  • Zebrowski’s system could shape Daniels’ performance and team trajectory.

The Kansas Jayhawks will look to start the season on the right foot in their opener vs. Fresno State at the newly renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

In this week’s Rock Chalk Film Room, KU beat writer Shreyas Laddha and former Jayhawks quarterback Carter Stanley discuss how Kansas QB Jalon Daniels could look under new offensive coordinator Jim Zebrowski.

Zebrowski is new to the role, but he has been Daniels’ QB coach for multiple seasons, now.

Plus, how important is it for Daniels to get off to a strong start in his final season of college ball?

Have questions, comments or a topic you’d like us to cover next week? Reach out to Shreyas on X (formerly Twitter), or send an email to sladdha@kcstar.com. Carter can be reached via X at @carter_stanley9.

This story was originally published August 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM.

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Shreyas Laddha
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Shreyas Laddha covers KU hoops and football for The Star. He’s a Georgia native and graduated from the University of Georgia.
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