Jalon Daniels and Kansas Jayhawks Face Uphill Battle Against BYU Cougars

Jalon Daniels, the quarterback for the Kansas Jayhawks, is at the forefront of a potentially historic upset as his team prepares to face the No. 7 BYU Cougars. Despite a disappointing 3-6 season, the Jayhawks have shown significant improvement in recent weeks, including an upset win over Iowa State last week.

Daniels has been a key factor in Kansas’ recent success, having thrown only one interception in the last four games. The Jayhawks have also been more disciplined, turning the ball over just twice in that span while forcing eight turnovers. However, the challenge against BYU is formidable, with the Cougars boasting a resilient team that has consistently risen to the challenge in close games.

ESPN analyst Greg McElroy has surprisingly predicted a Kansas upset, contingent on the Jayhawks avoiding turnovers. “I’m taking Kansas. I think it’s just one of those spots that is terrible for BYU. I think they’ve been playing with fire. I think this is the type of offense that could burn them as long as Kansas doesn’t turn it over,” McElroy said.

Despite this optimism, the odds are against Kansas. Vegas predicts a close game with a spread of 2.5 points in favor of BYU, and Kansas has only a 12.2% chance of winning according to win probabilities. The game will be a test of Kansas’ ability to maintain their recent form and capitalize on BYU’s occasional vulnerabilities.

In terms of player props, Daniels is expected to perform well, with predictions suggesting he will throw for over 195.5 passing yards against the BYU defense. This is despite BYU’s strong defensive record, as Daniels has played extremely well in recent weeks.