Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway will miss the team's Week 2 game against Prairie View A&M because of a high-ankle sprain, Pete Thamel reported. Nate Bennett is set to make the first college start of his career.
Lagway was injured during Baylor's 17-16 defeat against Auburn but stayed in the game. He completed 27 of 54 passes for 333 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Coach Dave Aranda had previously characterized Lagway's status as day to day, while On3 reported he had tried to play through the injury and was considered doubtful for the Prairie View A&M matchup.
The Bears, now 0-1, reached the end zone in the closing seconds against Auburn but missed a two-point try that would have produced a victory. The source said it was unclear 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 further recovery timetable for Lagway was provided.
