Stoops said a decision hasn’t been made on who will start at running back against Baylor. Allen Patrick could start after missing the Texas Tech game with an ankle injury. But his health is still in question.

Jacob Gutierrez started against the Red Raiders, but freshman Chris Brown received more carries.

“We'll see as we go through the week. But regardless, the two (Brown and Gutierrez) will have to play and contribute.”

Fluke injury

Kicker Garrett Hartley played the Texas Tech game with a twisted left ankle. He still made field goals from 23 and 28 yards and made all four extra-point attempts.

Stoops said he was proud of Hartley’s effort, but was still stunned he was hurt.

“He had a bad sprain on Tuesday,” he said. “Scott Anderson, our trainer, came up and told me and I couldn't believe it. It’s something he's been doing his whole life practicing his kickoffs and he just came down on it wrong and rolled his ankle.”

Iglesias will return

Juaquin Iglesias will join Reggie Smith as a kick returner against Baylor. Iglesias and Smith handled the chores in the first two games this season. He was replaced by Peterson at Oregon and Manuel Johnson joined Smith after Peterson was hurt. Johnson is out this week due to the concussion he suffered against Texas Tech.

Reynolds healing

Sophomore linebacker Ryan Reynolds is expected to return to practice Nov. 23. Defensive coordinator Brent Venables expects Reynolds, who suffered a torn ACL during offseason workouts, to practice with the team during bowl game preparations. But, obviously, Reynolds will not play. He is redshirting.

John Shinn