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Shapen became the Bears’ starter late in the 2021 season.

Shapen’s decision came less than a week after Baylor hired Jake Spavital as offensive coordinator.

Blake Shapen, in his second game back since missing three games because of an MCL injury in his left knee, was 22-for-38 passing for 324 yards with a 71-yard touchdown to Monaray Baldwin in the fourth quarter for the Bears.

QB Blake Shapen returned against UCF after missing three games with a knee injury, and the schedule is favorable with no ranked opponents on the horizon.

Even if starting quarterback Blake Shapen can return, getting the blocking up front to protect him and spur a dormant run game will be the challenge going forward.