LAWRENCE — It’s game week for Kansas football’s matchup at UCF, and that meant the release of another Big 12 Conference player availability report Friday, Oct. 3.

Of note, running back Daniel Hishaw Jr., tight end DeShawn Hanika and safety Mason Ellis are among those listed as out for KU. When healthy, all three would either start or be relied upon for significant roles for the Jayhawks . Also, as expected, linebacker Bangally Kamara is listed as out for the first half after being ejected for a targeting call during the second half of this past weekend’s game against Cincinnati .

Here’s a closer look at where things stand for Kansas (3-2, 1-1 in Big 12) and UCF (3-1, 0-1), with one more report to come ahead of kickoff Saturday at 6:30 p.m. (CT) in Orlando, Florida:

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