Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway is set to return against Colorado after missing the Sept. 5 game with an ankle injury. The Bears and Buffaloes entered the matchup with 2-1 records, and the game will be played at McLane Stadium in Waco.
The team's medical staff cleared Lagway, moving Nate Bennett back to the backup role after two starts. Bennett completed 75% of his attempts for 567 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions, while adding 15 rushing yards and two scores. Baylor also has wide receiver Jadon Porter, defensive back Devin Turner and defensive tackle Hosea Wheeler available.
Porter and Turner were listed as probable, and Wheeler's status was later upgraded from questionable.
Baylor's unavailable players 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 remained 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 calling it.
