Baylor freshman quarterback Quinn Murphy is out for Saturday’s game against No. 10 BYU. He is the only player added to the Bears’ injury report since last week’s 42-31 win over Iowa State.
Baylor enters at 6-3 overall and 4-2 in Big 12 play after becoming bowl eligible last week. The Cougars are 7-2 and also 4-2 in conference play after a 28-20 loss to Utah. A win in Provo would move the Bears ahead of BYU in the conference standings.
Baylor Player Availability Against BYU
Out
- S Jacob Redding, No. 8
- QB Quinn Murphy, No. 13
- CB Jamarion Richardson, No. 38
- DL Devonte Tezino, No. 59
- OL Cayden Tone, No. 61
- WR Ashton Jones, No. 87
When Baylor Lost the Other Five Players
Redding and Jones have been out all season. Redding injured his ACL in the preseason, and Jones suffered a season-ending injury during spring practice.
Tezino started Baylor’s first two games before suffering a season-ending ankle injury on the opening drive against Prairie View A&M on Sept. 12. Richardson and Tone were both listed out for the Big 12 opener against Colorado on Sept. 26. Their exact injury dates are unclear.
Where Murphy’s Absence Leaves Baylor at Quarterback
Murphy’s absence leaves Baylor with one fewer option behind DJ Lagway. The Bears have already had to turn to Nate Bennett this season. He accounted for four touchdowns in Baylor’s 36-19 win over Louisiana Tech in September…