Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall may have thrown the pass of the year in college football, despite his team's 38-21 loss to the Missouri Tigers on Friday night. The highlight-reel play occurred in the second week of the season during a heated Border War rivalry game.
Marshall's remarkable throw involved a fadeaway motion while he was facing away from his target, throwing across his body to complete a pass approximately 15 yards downfield for a first down. The difficulty of the play was heightened by the fact that he managed to stay in bounds to attempt the throw.
Missouri ultimately secured the victory, with head coach Eli Drinkwitz stating that a late score was intended to "embarrass" Kansas for its pre-game social media tactics. The Jayhawks had released a hype video that depicted the Tigers as "evil," referencing Missouri's history as a slave state.
While the game resulted in a loss for Kansas and Marshall completed only 43% of his passes with two interceptions, the spectacular sideline throw has generated significant attention. The pass has been described as a "no-scope sideline pass" and a potential candidate for the greatest throw in college football history. If Marshall can replicate the form shown on this play, the Jayhawks may have found a dynamic passer for the future.