Baylor’s high-flying offense could be getting back a key ingredient for the Fiesta Bowl against UCF. Wide receiver Tevin Reese is working to return to the Bears after getting a cast taken off his right wrist.
Reese injured his rest in early November in a victory over Oklahoma. Baylor’s second leading receiver may have hinted at this potential return a week ago when he tweeted “CLEARED!!!” It seemed likely this meant he would be able to play one more game for Baylor this season, and now that appears to be confirmed with news he will have his cast removed on Friday.
The senior missed the final three games of the season after playing in nine games. Reese has 33 receptions for 824 yards and eight touchdowns, highlighted by 184 yards and two touchdowns against Kansas State on October 12.
Reese has been involved in practices for Baylor since the end of the season though, running plays that will may be used against UCF in the upcoming bowl game. The Knights should have their work cut out for them against Baylor’s passing offense. Quarterback Bryce Petty was one of the Big 12 Players of the Year and along with Reese he will be looking to throw the football to Antwan Goodley, the Big 12’s leading wide receiver. Throw Levi Norwood in to the mix and The American’s fourth best pass defense will have a lot to prepare for.