Baylor's medical staff approved quarterback DJ Lagway's return from an ankle injury for the team's Big 12 opener against Colorado at McLane Stadium in Waco. Lagway has not played since Baylor's Sept. 5 game. Both teams entered the matchup with 2-1 records.
Nate Bennett will return to the backup role after starting the past two games. He completed 75% of his passes for 567 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions in those starts, along with 15 rushing yards and two rushing scores.
Wide receiver Jadon Porter, defensive back Devin Turner and defensive tackle Hosea Wheeler are available for Baylor. The five unavailable Bears are safety Jacob Redding, cornerback Jamarion Richardson, defensive lineman Devonte Tezino, offensive lineman Cayden Tone and wide receiver Ashton Jones.
Colorado has ruled out wide receiver Danny Scudero, cornerback Preston Ashley, linebacker Colby Johnson, defensive lineman Vili Taufatofua, offensive lineman Demetrius Hunter and tight end Charlie Williams. Scudero and Williams have totaled 94 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown this season. Colorado offensive lineman Xavier Payne was listed as a game-time decision.
The game is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. Central and will air on ESPN2, with Lowell Galindo and Kirk Morrison scheduled to call it. The report was published by si.com.
