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Baylor QB Seth Russell to have surgery today

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Baylor head coach Art Briles tweeted out that QB Seth Russell will have surgery today.

Much hope for a successful procedure for Seth Russell – Baylor love and faith with him this morning #Trust

— Coach Art Briles (@CoachArtBriles) October 30, 2015

The junior fractured a cervical vertebrae in the fourth quarter of a win over Iowa State Oct. 24. Russell will miss the rest of the season and could even miss spring ball.

Baylor isn’t want for talent behind Russell, inserting blue-chip freshman Jarrett Stidham.