WACO, Texas — Just like every single other game this season, backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham came in late in the fourth quarter to mop up yet another Baylor victory.
This time, though, was different.
On the sideline, starter Seth Russell, the national leader in touchdown passes who had quarterbacked the Bears to five straight 60-point performances, had a towel over his head, clearly aware something didn’t feel right in his neck.