Injuries highlight need to have backup QBs ready in Big 12
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October 2, 2016
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP, Oct. 3, 2016) — Injuries to starting quarterbacks are creeping up in the Big 12, highlighting the need for backups to be prepared for significant playing time.
Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that the status of FBS total offense leader Patrick Mahomes is day-to-day. Mahomes left last week's game against Kansas after going down hard on his right (throwing) shoulder and he didn't return.
If Mahomes isn't ready, junior Nic Shimonek would get his first career start Saturday for Texas Tech (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) at Kansas State (2-2, 0-1).
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