West Virginia and Kansas Release Initial Injury Lists

The West Virginia Mountaineers and Kansas Jayhawks have each submitted their first availability report of the week, with both programs ruling out an offensive lineman ahead of their upcoming matchup.

The West Virginia Mountaineers and Kansas Jayhawks released their initial injury lists on Wednesday night. Both teams enter the week relatively healthy overall, though each side must replace a key starter up front.

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West Virginia Mountaineers On SI reported that running back Andre Devine, tight end Cam Ball, offensive lineman Amare Grayson, offensive lineman Lamarcus Dillard, defensive lineman Darius Wiley, and Emory Snyder are ruled out for the Mountaineers. Matt Sieg and Da’Mare Williams are listed as probables.

Aside from losing Bubba Grayson for the remainder of the regular season, West Virginia appears to be in solid shape. Tight end Cam Ball and offensive lineman Lamarcus Dillard are sidelined, while quarterback Jyron Hughley and safety Jacob Bradford are expected back after missing the trip to Texas Tech due to illness.

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Rich Rodriguez Adjusts Offensive Line and Kansas Faces Absences

Head coach Rich Rodriguez outlined plans to adjust the offensive line configuration. Rich Rod said earlier in the week that the plan will probably be for Josh Aisosa to slide into the starting lineup at right guard, keeping Nick Krahe at left guard. Both players handled both guard spots against Texas Tech, providing necessary roster flexibility.

On the opposing side, Kansas faces notable absences on its offensive line and at quarterback. The Jayhawks listed running back Jalen Dupree, tight end Jack Utz, offensive lineman Kasen Carpenter, and defensive lineman Grady Seyfert as out, alongside offensive lineman Connor Stroh listed as doubtful. Quarterback Cole Ballard and wide receiver Bryson Hayes carry questionable designations.

Stroh serves as the starting left guard for Kansas and anchors their run-blocking efforts. He has encountered difficulties in pass protection this season, surrendering 10 pressures. Amir Herring stands ready to step in, having logged 200 snaps at left guard and 78 snaps at right guard.

At quarterback, Ballard competed with Isaiah Marshall for the starting job during the preseason and started two weeks ago against TCU when Marshall was unavailable due to a leg injury. Junior Chase Jenkins, a transfer from Rice, serves as the next option if further depth is tested.