Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray did not start Saturday when the fifth-ranked Sooners opened its game Baylor.

It was reported by the ESPN broadcast that Murray was late for practice on Friday. Instead, Austin Kendall opened the game behind center for Oklahoma. Kendall, a sophomore, completed eight of 10 passes for 88 yards and a touchdown in the season opener against Florida Atlantic before being injured. He has not played since.

The quarterback change was first confirmed by a tweet from Kendall's mother: "Game Day! Austin's first collegiate start is today against Baylor! @A_Kendall11 #proudnom #ballout??"

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The tweet is protected but has been confirmed by multiple news outlets.

Oklahoma declined comment before the game was asked about Murray's status.

This situation is not new for Oklahoma or Murray. Last year, Baker Mayfield did not start the team's final home game against West Virginia. Murray opened the game at quarterback and led the Sooners to a touchdown in two plays. Mayfield then replaced Murray on the following series.

With Mayfield's departure to the NFL, Murray has been one of the top performers in college football through the first four games of the season. He has thrown for 1,028 yards and 11 touchdowns and run for 240 yards and three scores.