BYU will have to navigate Saturday night’s showdown with Baylor without one of its most important defenders.
Starting linebacker Isaiah Glasker has been ruled “OUT” for the Big 12 matchup, a notable setback for the Cougars with Championship Game stakes attached to the game. Glasker was listed as “OUT” in the latest BYU-Baylor availability report after spending the week moving through the injury designations.
His status had been trending in the right direction earlier in the week. Glasker opened at “Questionable,” then was upgraded to “Probable,” which signals a 75% chance of playing, before Friday’s final update knocked him out entirely.
The senior linebacker was shaken up on the first defensive snap against Utah last week with what appeared to be an upper-body injury. He missed two snaps, returned to the game and finished with an uneven performance. This will be the third game he has missed this season.
BYU coach Kalani Sitake said earlier this week that Glasker “should be fine” but also noted that “they might have to test their depth” against Baylor.
Glasker isn’t the only starter unavailable. Starting cornerback Evan Johnson is also “OUT,” marking his third straight missed game, while tight end Roger Saleapaga II will sit out for the second week in a row. Tight end Will Zundel and wide receiver Kila Keone are also out for BYU.
No. 10 BYU and Baylor kick off Saturday, November 13, 2026, at 5 p.m.
MST on FOX. KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM) will carry the radio broadcast, with extended pregame beginning at Noon.
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