Baylor QB Shapen out 2-3 weeks with MCL injury

WACO, Texas– Baylor will lack starting quarterback Blake Shapen for at least 2 to 3 weeks because of an MCL injury suffered in the season-opening upset loss to Texas State, indicating he will miss out on Saturday’s house game against 14th-ranked Utah.Bears coach

Dave Aranda updated Shapen’s status during his weekly media availability Monday, a day after the quarterback had an MRI. The coach said beginning safety Devin Lemear likewise would be out 2 to 3 weeks with a dislocated elbow.Both got harmed Saturday night when Baylor, an almost four-touchdown favorite, lost 42-31 at home to Texas State. Shapen completed 21 of 31 passes for 303 yards and two goals. The 2nd TD was available in the 4th quarter after he returned for a series with his knee completely taped and in a brace.Mississippi State transfer quarterback Sawyer Robertson is expected to

start Saturday against the Utes. He was 6-of-12 passing for 113 lawns against Texas State, but the Bears ‘final two drives resulted in an interception and a fumble.Utah, which started its season Thursday with a 24-11 win over Florida, remains in its

final Pac-12 campaign before joining Baylor in the Huge 12.