The Chicago Bears head to SoFi Stadium to take on the LA Chargers this week on Sunday Night Football and although starting QB Justin Fields is expected to miss another game after dislocating his thumb in Week 6, all hope isn’t lost for Chicago as they will be led by the same man who carried them to a 30-12 victory against the Raiders last Sunday—Tyson Bagent.
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Who is Tyson Bagent?
23-year-old Tyson Bagent is an undrafted rookie quarterback who made his first career NFL start last Sunday, completing 21-of-29 passes for 162 passing yards and a touchdown in the win. For more on Bagent and his approach to taking on the Bears’ starting job, check out the latest episode of ‘Gets It’, where Michael Smith sits down with the QB ahead of Sunday Night Football on NBC and Peacock:
Where did Tyson Bagent go to college?
Bagent played DII football at Shepherd University in West Virginia (his home state) where he led the program with the most touchdown passes in college football history (159)—at any level. In 2021, the West Virginia native won the highly coveted Harlon Hill Trophy, which is awarded to the best DII player in the country.
Athletic success is in the Bagent bloodline. Tyson’s father Travis not only played college baseball for the Shephard Rams, but is considered one of the greatest arm wrestlers of all time after winning 28 world titles in the sport.
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Last Sunday, Tyson became the Bears’ first quarterback to win his first NFL start since Craig Krenzel in 2004. He also became the first undrafted player since at least 1950 to make an NFL start at QB after playing Division II the previous season.
Tyson Bagent's family couldn't be prouder 🧡 pic.twitter.com/1otA3afsQw
— NFL (@NFL) October 22, 2023
Who will be the starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears this Sunday?
On Monday, Bears Head coach Matt Eberflus said Tyson Bagent will remain the starter until Justin Fields is cleared. On Friday, the Bears officially ruled Fields out with that right thumb injury, meaning Bagent will get the start in primetime against the Chargers on Sunday.
How to watch Chicago Bears vs LA Chargers:
- When: Sunday, October 29
- Where: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California
- Time: 8:20 PM; Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET with FNIA
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live Stream: Peacock
- Spanish-Language coverage: Universo
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