Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway misses Saturday game against Prairie View A&M
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 3:49 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway is ruled out for Saturday's game against Prairie View A&M due to an ankle injury. With Lagway sidelined, the team plans to start Nate Bennett in his place. This matchup marks the first career start for Bennett at the collegiate level. The status of Lagway remains uncertain beyond this week, as the team adjusts its roster for the upcoming contest. Medical staff determined that Lagway would not be available for the weekend as he recovers from the injury. Bennett will lead the offense for the first time as Baylor prepares for the visit from Prairie View A&M.
- •DJ Lagway is ruled out for Saturday with an ankle injury.
- •Nate Bennett makes his first career start for Baylor.
- •Baylor hosts Prairie View A&M this Saturday.
- •The injury status for Lagway follows recent team practice assessments.
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Bennett totals 3 TDs in Baylor’s 44-3 win over Prairie View A&M
- 6:37 PMESPN — Sources: Baylor QB Lagway ruled out; Bennett to make 1st start
"Backup quarterback Nate Bennett threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead Baylor to a 44-3 victory over Prairie View A&M on Saturday night. Bennett started in place of Florida transfer quarterback DJ Lagway, who was ruled out pregame with an ankle injury he suffered in the Bears’ 17-16 loss to Auburn last week in the season opener. Baylor (1-1) scored points on six of its first seven drives, including four TDs and two field goals, to build a 34-3 halftime lead.
"Baylor QB DJ Lagway will not play Saturday against Prairie View A&M after suffering an ankle injury, with Nate Bennett making his first start, sources told ESPN.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:49 AMBennett totals 3 TDs in Baylor’s 44-3 win over Prairie View A&M
Backup quarterback Nate Bennett threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead Baylor to a 44-3 victory over Prairie View A&M on Saturday night. Bennett started in place of Florida transfer quarterback DJ Lagway, who was ruled out pregame with an ankle injury he suffered in the Bears’ 17-16 loss to Auburn last week in the season opener. Baylor (1-1) scored points on six of its first seven drives, including four TDs and two field goals, to build a 34-3 halftime lead.
- ESPNSep 11, 2026, 6:37 PMSources: Baylor QB Lagway ruled out; Bennett to make 1st start
Baylor QB DJ Lagway will not play Saturday against Prairie View A&M after suffering an ankle injury, with Nate Bennett making his first start, sources told ESPN.
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