Baylor will open Big 12 play against Colorado with starting quarterback DJ Lagway back in the lineup, while five Bears players are unavailable for the game at McLane Stadium in Waco. Both teams entered the matchup with 2-1 records.
Lagway has not played since Baylor's Sept. 5 game because of an ankle injury. He was cleared to return after receiving approval from the team's medical staff, following a forecast earlier in the week from coach Dave Aranda.
Nate Bennett will move back to the backup role after starting two games. During those starts, Bennett completed 75% of his passes for 567 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions. He also ran for 15 yards and two scores.
Baylor will also have wide receiver Jadon Porter, defensive back Devin Turner and defensive tackle Hosea Wheeler available. Porter and Turner had been listed as probable, while Wheeler's designation was upgraded from questionable later in the week. The 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 six players: 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 combined for 94 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown this season. Offensive lineman Xavier Payne was listed as a game-time decision.
