Most Kansas football fans aren't exactly thrilled about the ongoing quarterback battle between Cole Ballard and Isaiah Marshall. Cole BallardIf there's one thing Ballard holds over Marshall, it's experience in the KU offense. Nov 8, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Cole Ballard (15) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Isaiah MarshallWith all that said about Ballard, there's no doubt that Marshall is the more dynamic playmaker with his legs. There is limited game film on Marshall outside of his time at Southfield A&T, where he led the Michigan school to its first-ever Division 1 state state championship.