DJ Lagway Expected to Miss Second Straight Game Against Louisiana Tech

Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway is expected to miss this Saturday’s matchup against Louisiana Tech.
By Levi Caraway
September 17, 2026
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Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway is doubtful and expected to miss this Saturday’s matchup against Louisiana Tech, meaning junior Nate Bennett will make his second straight start, SicEm365 has learned.

Lagway suffered an ankle sprain on the first drive against Auburn last Saturday. The Florida transfer gutted it out and threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns, but his limited mobility contributed to two costly turnovers and forced Baylor to condense its playbook.

In Lagway's absence, Bennett threw for 314 yards and three touchdowns on 24-of-36 passing against Prairie View A&M in his first career start, while adding a 17-yard rushing touchdown. He also turned the ball over twice.

During his Monday morning press conference, head coach Dave Aranda gave the latest regarding Lagway, saying, “No update, other than he felt great yesterday. We have a walk-through later today, and we expect him to go and expect him to go on Tuesday.”

Bennett took all the first-team reps this week, however. The hope is that Lagway will be fully healthy going into Big 12 play against Colorado.

The Bears (1-1) will close non-conference play against Louisiana Tech (1-1) at 3 p.m. on Sept. 19 at McLane Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPNU.

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DJ Lagway Expected to Miss Second Straight Game Against Louisiana Tech

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In reply to Space Cutter • 1:38a, 9/19/26
Space Cutter said:
Clearly Lagway doesn't want to play. So if Bennett leads Bears to a win , you bench Lagway and name him 3rd string QB. Pocket the NIL cash and give Aranda a 7 year extension


I hope you're not driving posting this.
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In reply to Space Cutter • 8:47a, 9/19/26
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Clearly Lagway doesn't want to play. So if Bennett leads Bears to a win , you bench Lagway and name him 3rd string QB. Pocket the NIL cash and give Aranda a 7 year extension
It's still early in the season, but this is in the running for the dumbest post of the year.
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In reply to Johnny Bear • 9:37a, 9/19/26
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JudgeBear1845 said:
FWIW, La Tech's QB1 is also sitting out.

Baylor's Week 3 Game vs. LA Tech Just Got Substantially Easier

Since there's no news about Lagway re-injuring the ankle in practice, I'm wondering if this news had a lot to do with the reversal of the decision to play him earlier in the week(?).


I doubt it had anything to do with it. It was just the right thing to do, to get DJ healthy and try to prevent a lingering injury that would affect his performance all season.

Looking back at the statements, they never actually said he would play, but the way they worded things like "he looked great on Tuesday," or whatever it was, made it seem like they were saying he was going to start. I think they were seeing enough progress with his ankle that they were very hopeful and really thought he would be a lot better by the end of the week. Apparently, it didn't progress as they had hoped.

Maybe he could play if they really needed him to, but it would be unwise when they can get him another week for his injury to improve. I wouldn't even speculate about the Colorado game until we get more news about his progress.

It was a case of miscommunication and misinterpretation. They really need to work on that kind of stuff, and what they share or don't share with media, and how. It was definitely awkward.

"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool."
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