Cole Ballard
Cole Ballard
Third year in the Kansas quarterback room, same address the whole way. The receipt: 42 rush yds, 38 pass yds against Wagner — Week 1, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- seasons on the roster
- game log
Career Arc
Coaching Lineage · 2023–2025
1 coachPlayed his entire career under Lance Leipold.
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lance Leipold
Career stats
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 1 · 2025
W 46–7
vs Wagner
38 yds · 0 TD · 0 INT · QBR 30.3 · 42 rush yds (5 car)
Dominant 39-point win at home against Wagner.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kansas
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · Kansas
Returning around him
- 41% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 2 Kansas players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +5 net (31 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Kansas · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #48 · 2026 recruiting class #61
Development
Development Trajectory · passing yards
2023–2025-62%
Sharp dropoff (-62%) — career inflection point.
Background
Get to Know Cole ... What is the significance behind your jersey number? I was born on the 15th and have worn 15 in every sport since. Who is your biggest role model? My father is my biggest role model because he has shown me how to be a man and treat others with respect. Tell us about your homet...