BREAKING: Anu Solomon wins job, will start at QB for Bears
SicEm365 has learned that graduate transfer quarterback Anu Solomon will start Baylor's season opener against Liberty on Saturday.
Solomon beat out sophomore Zach Smith and freshman Charlie Brewer to earn the rights as the starter for the first game of the season.
After arriving in January, Solomon went through spring drills and created the race between he and Smith, a 2016 four-game, as well Brewer, a true freshman who arrived in Waco as an early graduate.
In three seasons at Arizona, Solomon threw for 6,922 yards, 49 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. In his two full seasons for the Wildcats in 2014 and 2015, Solomon averaged 258.4 yards and slightly under two passing touchdowns per game.
During final season for Arizona in 2016, Solomon missed seven games due to injury.
Baylor begins their season on Saturday against Liberty at McLane Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT.