Quarterback Charlie Brewer cleared to play in Sugar Bowl against Georgia

After suffering a concussion against Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship game on Dec. 7, Baylor junior quarterback Charlie Brewer has been cleared to play in the Sugar Bowl game on Jan. 1 according to head coach Matt Rhule at the first press conference of the bowl game events on Friday. 

Brewer missed at least a week worth of practices while in concussion protocol following the injury against the Sooners and his status has been questionable leading up to Friday. 

On the season Brewer has completed 65.1% of his 348 pass attempts for 2,950 yards and 20 touchdowns against six interceptions. Brewer has also added 337 yards on the ground with 10 rushing touchdowns on the season.

No. 7 Baylor and No. 5 Georgia are set to kickoff at 7:45 pm CT on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. The game will be aired live on ESPN