STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) – Even with its third-string quarterback, Baylor’s top-ranked offense moved with its usual efficiency.
Chris Johnson threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, and No. 10 Baylor beat previously unbeaten Oklahoma State 45-35 on Saturday night to climb back into the College Football Playoff picture.
Baylor starter Jarrett Stidham took several hard hits in the first half and did not play after the break. Original starter Seth Russell is out for the season after he fractured a bone in his neck.
Johnson kept the offense moving, passing for 138 yards and running for 42. Baylor coach Art Briles said he expected Johnson to be effective.
“Everything he did was not surprising to us,” Briles said. “He is an extremely talented player that just has a gracious attitude about him. He’s just a great, great teammate. I’m really happy for him from that standpoint tonight.”