The Kansas Jayhawks face an important Big 12 matchup Saturday as they travel to Fort Worth to take on the TCU Horned Frogs. Kansas is coming off an exciting 25-24 victory over Baylor, but the Jayhawks will enter today's contest dealing with several key absences and uncertainty at quarterback.

Running back Jalen Dupree, cornerback Syeed Gibbs and safety Mason Ellis have all been listed as out for the matchup against TCU. Their absences leave Kansas without additional depth on both sides of the football, making an already challenging road game even more difficult. The Jayhawks will need other players to step up and take advantage of their opportunities.

The biggest storyline, however, is the status of starting quarterback Isaiah Marshall. Marshall was downgraded from probable to questionable on Thursday's availability report, creating uncertainty about who will lead the Kansas offense. The injury has not been publicly identified, but head coach Lance Leipold previously acknowledged that Marshall had been dealing with some bumps and bruises following the Baylor game.

Marshall has started all seven games this season, throwing for 1,506 yards and 11 touchdowns while adding 403 rushing yards and two scores. He played a major role in Kansas' comeback against Baylor, rushing for the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter. If he cannot play, Cole Ballard is expected to be an option at quarterback. More on the quarterback situation can be found in this Thursday injury report update.

TCU enters the matchup as a 6.5-point favorite, according to the latest betting lines, with the over/under sitting around 45.5 points. The Horned Frogs are also looking to respond after a 24-20 loss to West Virginia. Despite their record, TCU has shown the ability to compete, and its defense has been one of the stronger units in the conference. The latest matchup odds and game information give TCU the advantage at home.

For Kansas, establishing the running game will be important, especially if Marshall is unavailable. Dylan Edwards will be a key player to watch after his productive performance against Baylor. Defensively, the Jayhawks must limit TCU quarterback Jaden Craig and prevent explosive plays.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT at Amon G. Carter Stadium, with the game airing on FS1. Kansas has an opportunity to build on its Baylor win, but overcoming the injuries and uncertainty at quarterback will be a major test.official Kansas coverage JayhawksRoundtable.

Source: Yahoo Sports