As expected, defensive tackle Chidozie Nwankwo will miss Colorado football’s Saturday evening homecoming game against Baylor due to injury, according to multiple reports.
Nwankwo was not dressed during pregame warmups despite being labeled as questionable by head coach Deion Sanders earlier in the week. The 5-foot-11, 290-pound Houston transfer played in Colorado’s first two games, recording three total tackles.
Former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Anquin Barnes is expected to start in Nwankwo’s place for the second straight week. In Colorado’s 28-9 win over Colorado State last Saturday, Barnes totaled two tackles.
Other Buffs slated to miss the Buffs’ Big 12 Conference opener due to injury include safety Shilo Sanders, running back Dallan Hayden and defensive tackle Taurean Carter II. Cornerback Isaiah Hardge’s status hasn’t yet been confirmed.
Colorado and Baylor are set to kick off at 6 p.m. MT on Fox.
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