From Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III to record-setting Nick Florence to two-time Big 12 champion Bryce Petty and Seth Russell, Baylor quarterbacks have thrived in coach Art Briles’ big-play system.
Next up is freshman Jarrett Stidham. His turn as starter comes much sooner than expected, and with the toughest stretch of the season ahead for No. 2 Baylor (7-0).
“He’s a guy that we felt all along is in line to be really a productive player for us,” Briles said.
Only a year after leading Stephenville High to the Texas Class 4A playoffs, Stidham takes over for the injured Russell, with the Bears trying to win their third consecutive Big 12 title and reach the College Football Playoff that snubbed them last season.