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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
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- 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
Oct 3, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Quinn Murphy (13) warms up before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
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.
Lagway threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns against Iowa State and led Baylor with 119 rushing yards, including a 54-yard touchdown. He accounted for 348 of the Bears’ 423 yards of offense.
Baylor’s Defense Faces Another Rushing Test
Oct 31, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) drops back to pass against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Iowa State ran for 216 yards against Baylor, with Aiden Flora accounting for 182. The Cyclones converted eight of 17 third downs and held the ball for more than 36 minutes. A week earlier, Baylor held UCF to 66 rushing yards and two third-down conversions on 15 attempts.
Even on third-and-long, Baylor has to account for Bear Bachmeier as a runner. If the pass rush leaves a lane up the middle, he can pick up the first down himself. If he escapes outside, Baylor’s defensive backs have to stay with their receivers while he buys time to throw. That could mean longer drives for a secondary already without Jacob Redding and Jamarion Richardson.
Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The game will air on FOX.
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