Kansas football: Position battle updates for Jayhawks after Week 2
![Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back Devin Neal (4) reacts after a first down against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back Devin Neal (4) reacts after a first down against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/d212a6b24899534fab2c3b89ef000d737f0ddff5bd533be35b823bacadee38ab.jpg)
Kansas Football Interior Offensive Linemen
The interior offensive line is led by Mike Novitsky, the best center in the conference. He was terrific a season ago and anchors Kansas’ dynamic run game.
To the right of Novitsky these past two weeks has been Michael Ford Jr., a guard who started all but one game last season. The left guard is manned by Ar’maj Reed-Adams, who reportedly made great strides during fall camp. He returned last game after missing the tilt against Missouri State.
Kobe Baynes filled in for Reed-Adams’ absence, which would signal that he is the backup left and right guard. Transfer Spencer Lovell had starting aspirations when he committed to Kansas football, but seems to be out of the equation for the time being.