Cole Ballard stats, 2026
Kansas (3–6, Big 12). Quarterback. 2026 season, games through Nov 7, 2026.
Cole Ballard is a quarterback for Kansas (3–6). Among quarterbacks this season he's 176th in rushing yards (57), 188th in passing yards (381), 200th in passing TDs (1), in 4 games. This week: Kansas at West Virginia.
Bio
Who is Cole Ballard?
- Position
- Quarterback
- Class
- Junior
- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 218 pounds
- Number
- No. 15
- Hometown
- Westfield, IN
From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.
The season
Cole Ballard's passing stats
He's 188th of 229 quarterbacks in passing yards (381) and 200th of 220 quarterbacks in passing TDs (1).
| Stat | Season | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 381 | 188th of 229 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 200th of 220 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | — |
The season
Cole Ballard's passing efficiency
He's 200th of 223 quarterbacks in EPA per play (-0.05).
| Stat | Season | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| EPA per play | -0.05 | 200th of 223 |
The season
Cole Ballard's rushing stats
He's 176th of 225 quarterbacks in rushing yards (57) and 189th of 229 quarterbacks in carries (13).
| Stat | Season | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards | 57 | 176th of 225 |
| Carries | 13 | 189th of 229 |
Ranks are among every FBS quarterback with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.
Charts
How does Cole Ballard compare, in charts?
Career
Cole Ballard's career stats
| Season | Team | Comp. | Att. | Comp. % | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kansas | 25 | 43 | 58.1% | 381 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Nov 7, 2026.
Game log
Cole Ballard's game log, 2026
FAQ
Questions about Cole Ballard
What position does Cole Ballard play?
Cole Ballard plays quarterback for Kansas. Kansas is 3–6 this season.
Where is Cole Ballard from, and what year is he?
Cole Ballard is a junior quarterback for Kansas, listed at 6-2 and 218 pounds, from Westfield, IN.
How tall is Cole Ballard, and how much does he weigh?
Cole Ballard is listed at 6-2 and 218 pounds on Kansas's 2026 roster.
What year is Cole Ballard?
Cole Ballard is a junior.
Who does Cole Ballard play for?
Kansas (3–6, Big 12), where he plays quarterback and wears No. 15.
Is Cole Ballard injured?
Kansas's latest report lists Cole Ballard as last game: game time decision.
How did Cole Ballard play in his last game?
Week 9 at TCU: 285 passing yards, 1 passing TD, 1 interception thrown, 43 rushing yards. Kansas lost 16–22.
What are Cole Ballard's stats this season?
381 passing yards, 1 passing TDs, 1 interceptions thrown, -0.05 EPA per play, 57 rushing yards in 4 games, through Nov 7, 2026.
How does Cole Ballard rank nationally?
Among FBS quarterbacks: 176th of 225 in rushing yards, 188th of 229 in passing yards, 200th of 220 in passing TDs.
When does Cole Ballard play next?
Kansas visits West Virginia Sat, Nov 14, 5:30 PM ET on ESPNU. The numbers' pick: Kansas.