Baylor will turn to Nate Bennett at quarterback against Prairie View A&M after DJ Lagway was ruled out with a high-ankle sprain. Pete Thamel reported that Bennett will make the first start of his college career.
Lagway was injured during Baylor's 17-16 defeat against Auburn but stayed in the game. He completed 27 of 54 throws for 333 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Baylor coach Dave Aranda had called Lagway day to day earlier in the week, while On3 reported that he had been trying to play through the injury and was considered doubtful.
Baylor reached the end zone in the closing seconds against Auburn, then missed a two-point try that would have produced a win. The Bears are 0-1, and it was not clear whether Lagway's condition influenced the decision to attempt the conversion. Baylor is scheduled to host Louisiana Tech next weekend and will open Big 12 play against Colorado on Sept. 26.
No additional recovery timetable was provided.
