Baylor Romney to Start at Quarterback for BYU in Independence Bowl

Romney is 4-0 as a starting quarterback at BYU

On Saturday, BYU announced that backup Baylor Romney will start at quarterback in the Independence Bowl. Romney is a sophomore out of Texas who has appeared in various games throughout his career at BYU. Starter Jaren Hall will not start due to an injury he suffered against USC.

According to BYUtv, Hall will dress but will only be used in an emergency situation.

Romney started two games for BYU and appeared in two more earlier this season while Jaren Hall was out with an injury. Romney was 41/57 for 584 yards and 6 touchdowns in four game appearances this season. 

In his career at BYU, Romney has thrown for nearly 1,600 yards, 14 touchdowns, and only 3 interceptions. He is also 4-0 as a starter.

In other injury news, BYU starting right tackle Harris LaChance will play against UAB. He has missed the last eight games. Starting safety Jakob Robinson, who suffered an injury against USC, will not play.

Star UAB running back DeWayne McBride will play against BYU according to Brett McMurphy. McBride was questionable coming into this week.

UAB RB DeWayne McBride, who was injured in 2nd quarter of regular season finale vs. UTEP, will play today vs. BYU in Independence Bowl, sources told @ActionNetworkHQ. McBride leads Blazers w/1,188 yards rushing & 6.8 yards per carry

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) December 18, 2021

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Game Information

BYU (10-2) vs. UAB (8-4)
Saturday, Dec. 18
Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. CST
Shreveport, Louisiana
Independence Stadium (50,000)

Coming into this game, BYU is ranked no. 13 in the CFP rankings. At no. 13, BYU is the highest ranked team to ever participate in the Independence Bowl. The Independence Bowl is one of the oldest bowl games in college football. The first Independence Bowl featured Tulsa and McNeese State in 1976.

Weather Information

Wet conditions are expected when BYU and UAB kick off in Shreveport - there is 100% chance of rain on Saturday. "Showers and thundershowers during the morning will give way to steady rain this afternoon. Morning high of 70F with temps falling to near 50. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%."

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