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Baylor quarterback Bryce Petty cleared to play Saturday

Bryce Petty (Getty Images)

When No. 5 Baylor and No. 9 Kansas State take the field on Saturday, expect to see Bryce Petty under center at quarterback for the Bears.

Baylor officials have cleared Petty to play in Saturday's crucial Big 12 conference game, one week after suffering a "mild concussion" in the Bears' 48-46 win over Texas Tech. He has been at practice this week and was still progressing through the concussion protocol.

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The winner of Saturday's game claims at least a share of the Big 12 title. Baylor is the defending champion.

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