This is the fifth in a series examining five key storylines for Baylor entering spring football.
No. 1: Does Anu Solomon challenged Zach Smith for the starting QB job?
Following senior Seth Russell's season-ending ankle injury, true freshman Zach Smith was thrust into the starting job. At first he struggled, throwing nine touchdowns and six interceptions in four losses. But when he got 24 days to prepare for the Cactus Bowl, Smith appeared to be a whole new quarterback. He completed 28-of-39 passes for 375 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in a 31-12 win over Boise State.