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KU football announces starting QB ahead of opener against Nicholls State

The Kansas football team — for the first time in three seasons — will go into its opening game with a set starting quarterback.

Peyton Bender will begin under center against Nicholls State on Sept. 1, according to a Tuesday afternoon message posted on the football team’s Twitter account.

WEEK 1: QB1#KUfball pic.twitter.com/KLZk9Y4oBY

— Kansas Football (@KU_Football) August 21, 2018

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Bender, a senior, is widely considered to have the best arm on KU’s roster, though his lack of mobility didn’t always mesh well with KU’s offensive line a year ago.