Baylor quarterback Seth Russell is no longer in the shadows of starting quarterback. Bryce Petty is gone and it’s Russell’s turn now.
The last time Russell started a game (Northwestern State in 2014), he put on a unexpectedly commanding performance by throwing for 438 yards and five touchdowns.
“I wasn’t surprised [by the performance]. The guys around me make me look good,” Russell said. “That’s their job. I’m going to throw the ball up to them, and it’s up to them to make the play.”
Russell is humble in his reponses to the media, but his numbers from last season yield anything but modest performances this season.