Baylor could give Nate Bennett another start while quarterback DJ Lagway recovers from an ankle injury sustained in the Bears’ 17-16 season-opening loss to Auburn. Lagway remained in that game and threw for 333 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. His ankle was wrapped after the injury.
Lagway did not play in Baylor’s next game, a 44-3 victory over Prairie View A&M. Bennett completed 24 of 36 passes for 314 yards, with three touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown. Lagway is considered doubtful for the team’s upcoming game against Louisiana Tech.
Baylor coach Dave Aranda said Lagway looked good in Sunday’s practice, and the quarterback was expected to take part in team work during the week. On3 reporter Pete Nakos reported that Lagway is expected to be ready for Baylor’s Big 12 opener against Colorado on Sept. 26. The Bears are proceeding carefully with his recovery.
Baylor will play Louisiana Tech before entering conference play, while Colorado is scheduled to play Northwestern before traveling to Baylor. The Colorado-Baylor game is set for 10 a.m. MT on Sept. 26 and could feature Lagway and Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis if Lagway returns.
