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Set to return vs. Army Baines (undisclosed) will make his return against Army on Thursday, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Baines has yet to play this season, and was expected to miss significant time at the start of the campaign. Still, he'll only miss four games and make his return for the Owls against the Black Knights. The wideout should resume his role as a factor in this passing game.

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Slated to miss significant time Baines will be out "a while" according to Temple head coach Stan Drayton, Declan Landis of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Baines didn't travel with the Owls for Week 1, and appears to be in line to miss a solid yet unspecified portion of the season. The wideout was in line to have a significant role in Temple's passing attack this season after posting 36 catches for 442 yards and a score last fall, but he'll need to get back to full strength before he can contribute for this offense in 2024.

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Doesn't travel for Week 1 Baines didn't travel with Temple for Friday's game at Oklahoma, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The loss of Baines certainly weakens the team's depth at the wide receiver position, and this is an even bigger issue with Ian Stewart (quadriceps) out for the season. Baines will aim to recover quickly to be available for the Sep. 7 matchup at Navy.

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Scores first TD of season Baines reeled in three of six targets for 38 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-23 defeat to South Florida.

Impact Baines caught his first touchdown of the season Saturday, a 20-yard reception early in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to 27-17. Last week he put together his best outing of the season with 132 yards, and he followed that up well with a touchdown versus USF. He will look to keep that momentum going into Saturday's game at UAB.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elite versus Navy Baines gathered in seven of nine targets for 132 yards during Saturday's 32-18 win against Navy.

Impact Baines put together by far his best outing of the season Saturday, hauling in a season high seven receptions and shattering his previous season best with 132 receiving yards. With E.J. Warner back under center, Baines benefitted massively, and the two will look to continue that connection as the Owls fight for bowl eligibility in the last three games of the season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE