Is Blake Shapen Playing Today? (Latest Injury Update for Kansas vs. Baylor Week 8)
By Reed Wallach
Baylor's Big 12 Championship defense hasn't gone as expected, 3-3 on the season and coming off a loss to West Virginia on the road.
The biggest news out of the loss in Morgantown, West Virginia is that Blake Shapen left the game with what was later diagnosed as a concussion. Shapen passed for over 300 in three quarters before leaving with the head injury, but what is his status for this week's game against Kansas?
We got the latest:
Latest Injury Update for Blake Shapen
Update No. 2: Shapen was confirmed to be playing, per ESPN's Adam Rittenberg
#Baylor starting QB Blake Shapen will play today against Kansas after leaving last Thursday's game and entering concussion protocol. Running back Craig Williams, who also left the WVU game, is out today.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) October 22, 2022
Update: Shapen was spotted warming up in full pads ahead of kickoff, a good sign for his availability.
#Baylor QB Blake Shapen in pads and throwing ahead of today’s game against #Kansas #Big12FB pic.twitter.com/Ed368PjOcf
— Kurtis Quillin (@KurtisQuillin) October 22, 2022
It was a scary injury for Shapen, who left under his own power but played a big role in the team's loss at West Virginia as the team couldn't hold up on offense without their stud signal caller.
Now THIS is targeting. Extremely tough moment for Baylor QB Blake Shapen pic.twitter.com/U99mG4tj0l
— Nick Kosko (@nickkosko59) October 14, 2022
However, Shapen is practicing this week and does appear to be on track to play on Saturday at home against Kansas.
On tonight's #Baylor Coach's Show on @6NewsCTX, BU coach Dave Aranda told @VoiceofBears that QB Blake Shapen "is back" at practice for the Bears this week. RB Craig "Sqwirl" Williams is likely out against #Kansas #Big12FB @KCENSports
— Kurtis Quillin (@KurtisQuillin) October 20, 2022
This is great news for the Bears, who have shifted from 8.5-point favorites to -9.5 against Kansas, who is on their backup quarterback Jason Bean for the second straight start. Stay tuned for more updates on Saturday morning ahead of the 12 PM EST kickoff.
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
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