Baylor football is hoping quarterback DJ Lagway can turn things around for a program that has been beleaguered in recent seasons. But the Bears may have hit an early stumbling block.
Lagway suffered an ankle injury in the first half against Auburn, hobbling off the field after a failed conversion. He returned to the field with his ankle heavily taped and noticeably limping, but was carried to the tunnel at the end of the half.
On the possession after he limped off the field, Lagway threw what looked to be a touchdown to wide receiver Jadon Porter and was hopping down the field in celebration. While the touchdown was later ruled an incompletion, it cast light on how limited
Lagway's mobility is. He threw a touchdown on the ensuing play to Louis Brown IV from 14 yards out.
It's unclear precisely what the injury is, but Lagway is trying to play through it for the time being. He was seen being carried into the tunnel by teammates, so his ankle is, at least, uncomfortable to play on.
DJ Lagway injury update
Lagway is battling an injured right ankle that is heavily taped, but it's unclear what the extent of the injury is.
"He's fighting through it. I think some of the running that we had going into the game, we're trying to find where the game plan goes," Baylor coach Dave Aranda said of Lagway's injury at the half. "Throwing-wise, he's stepping into throws, and he's battling through. The guys are seeing him battle through, and they want to achieve for him."
He is trying to play through it for the Bears, and is limping after nearly every play.
This story will be updated.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: DJ Lagway injury updates: Baylor QB carried off field at halftime vs Auburn
