Connor Mardian

Joined: Jul 11, 2025

Connor is the Site Expert at Through the Phog. He recently graduated from Virginia Tech, where he cultivated his love for sports journalism. His work has been published for a number of college sports sites, and he looks to bring the best news to Through the Phog that Kansas Athletics has to offer.

Kansas coach Lance Leipold talks to players during an outdoor practice on July 30, 2025.

Kansas given final preseason prediction ahead of week zero matchup

Kansas redshirt senior offensive lineman Enrique Cruz Jr. (77) pushes against a sled during practice at the Murfin Family Practice Fields on Aug. 8, 2025.

Kansas vs Fresno State week zero Staff predictions from Through The Phog staff

Oct 5, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (3) and wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) celebrate after a touchdown against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images

Depth chart transfer review: Tide to the Jayhawks how Emmanuel Henderson Jr. brought himself to the first string

Kansas redshirt senior quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) runs to position during their first practice inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Aug. 1, 2025.

Buckle up Kansas fans, ESPN predicts an anxious football season ahead

Kansas football practices for the first time inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium after renovations on Aug. 1, 2025.

Depth chart transfer review: How punter Finn Lappin will prove a valuable piece for the Jayhawks

Oct 5, 2024; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Traylon Ray (7) runs the ball against Oklahoma State Cowboys safety Lyrik Rawls (6) during the third quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Depth chart transfer review: Lyrik Rawls' move from the Cowboys to the Jayhawks

Kansas senior defensive end Justice Finkley (16) practices during Kansas Football Fan Appreciation Day Saturday, April. 5, 2025 at the Kansas Football Indoor Practice Facility in Lawrence, Kan.

Depth chart transfer review: Justice Finkley, the former Longhorn turned Jayhawk

Kansas linebackers work through drills during an outdoor practice on July 30, 2025.

Depth chart transfer review: From Moc to Jayhawk Leroy Harris' III journey to the Jayhawks

The Kansas Jayhawk mascot.

Kansas women's soccer keeps up win-streak up to three straight wins with narrow 3-2 victory over Utah Valley

Oct 19, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Ball State Cardinals wide receiver Cam Pickett (7) makes a catch over Vanderbilt Commodores cornerback Tyson Russell (8) during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Depth chart transfer review: Cam Pickett's journey from Ball State to Kansas

Kansas redshirt senior wide receiver Levi Wentz (10) looks on during their first practice inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Aug. 1, 2025.

Depth chart transfer review: Levi Wentz and his move from Albany to Kansas

Sep 21, 2024; West Point, New York, USA; Rice Owls quarterback E.J. Warner (13) throws a touchdown pass against the Army Black Knights during the first half at Michie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Three players on Fresno State to look out for heading into Saturday

Kansas head coach Lance Leipold walks towards positions during practice at the Murfin Family Practice Fields on Aug. 8, 2025.

Depth chart transfer review: Kansas' new kicker from South Alabama, who possesses award-winning ability

Oct 5, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Dean Miller (45) celebrates a play against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first half at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Two Kansas players nominated to the 2025 Senior Bowl List

Nov 5, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Syracuse Orange offensive lineman Enrique Cruz Jr. (70) and tight end Maximilian Mang (81) block Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Habakkuk Baldonado (87) at the line of scrimmage during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Depth chart transfer review: Enrique Cruz Jr. and how he can affect the game in more than one position

West Virginia Mountaineers linebacker Trey Lathan (4) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Tony Johnson (0) in the fourth quarter of a college football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and West Virginia Mountaineers, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. Mountaineers won 31-24.

Depth chart transfer review: Trey Lathan's move from West Virginia to Kansas and where his impact will be felt