SMU Faces Baylor Clash Without Star LB: Can They Survive the Blow?

Well, here we go—Week 2 shakes up already, and the No. 17 SMU Mustangs are gearing to tackle the Baylor Bears with a chip on their shoulder tempered by a sizable absence. You ever wonder how a top-ranked team adjusts when their star linebacker, a real game-changer like Alexander Kilgore, is sidelined due to an ankle injury that happened when he was practically dancing through defenders for a touchdown? It’s the kind of plot twist that tests a team’s mettle and reveals just how deep the bench really is. Can SMU keep their undefeated run alive without their defensive lynchpin, or will Baylor capitalize on this unexpected opening? The answers—well, they’re still unfolding, but one thing’s for certain: this game just got a whole lot more interesting. LEARN MORE.

The No. 17-ranked SMU Mustangs are taking on the Baylor Bears in Week 2 of the college football season. It’s a big matchup, as the Mustangs aim to improve their record to 2-0 to begin the season. However, it might be a tough task, as the program will be without its star linebacker for Saturday’s contest.

Reports indicate that linebacker Alexander Kilgore is not playing for SMU due to injury, according to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. Kilgore, who is a junior, suffered an ankle injury while returning an interception for a touchdown in SMU’s 42-13 Week 1 win over East Texas A&M.

“The current expectation is SMU linebacker Alexander Kilgore will miss Saturday’s game against Baylor, sources tell On3 Sports. He was injured in Week 1. He has 92 career tackles, 9 TFLs, and 2 interceptions [in his collegiate career].”

This story is currently developing, and more information will be published soon.

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