DJ Lagway is OFFICIALLY OUT for Baylor’s Week 2 showdown against Prairie View A&M, and that means Nate Bennett is stepping up for his first career start at quarterback. This isn’t some minor ding; Lagway is battling a high-ankle sprain, a nasty injury he picked up during Baylor’s season-opening heartbreaker against Auburn. Sources are saying he’s doubtful for Saturday’s game, and honestly, after what he went through, sitting him might be the only smart play.
Lagway’s Tough Battle and a Missed Opportunity
Remember that nail-biter against Auburn? The one where Baylor dropped a 17-16 stunner? Turns out, our guy DJ Lagway was battling more than just the Tigers’ D. He picked up that high-ankle sprain in the loss, and sources say he was trying to fight through it. Seriously tough, right? He still put up 333 yards passing, two touchdowns against one pick, completing 27 of 54 attempts, but man, that loss must sting even worse now. And the way that game ended? A touchdown in the final seconds, but instead of forcing overtime, they went for a two-point conversion to win it… which failed. You gotta wonder if Lagway’s health played any role in that call, even though Coach Dave Aranda hasn’t indicated that was the case. A high-ankle sprain is no joke for a QB trying to make a quick move or plant for a throw. Maybe they didn’t want to risk him for another series or two in OT.
The Timing Could Not Be Worse
This Prairie View A&M game? It was supposed to be the perfect spot for Lagway to shake off that Auburn inconsistency. He had a chance to settle in, build some much-needed confidence and momentum after a difficult opener. Instead, his development is on hold. That’s a huge bummer because he needed those reps, especially with Big 12 play kicking off in just two weeks against Colorado. Aranda said earlier this week that Lagway was day-to-day, but it looks like the team is making the smart decision to prioritize his long-term health. Nate Bennett is going to have to step up big time because this isn’t just about one game; it’s about getting their starting QB ready for the grind ahead.
So now it’s all about getting Lagway healthy. That’s priority number one, period. After Prairie View A&M, the Bears host Louisiana Tech next weekend. Then, boom, it’s Big 12 play against Colorado on September 26th. You want your starting quarterback locked and loaded for that kind of action. We’ll be watching to see how Bennett handles his first start and hoping Lagway’s recovery is quick and complete.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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